Pre-licensing visit·July 30, 2024

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington arrived at the facility and met with applicant Iryna Agapova, for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. The inspection was conducted in Russian language. There were no daycare children present during today's inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant stated she plans to operate Monday- Friday from 6:00 AM to 7 PM. Applicant own the home and control of property has been verified. A health and safety inspection were conducted inside and out. This facility is a single story home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry room, garage that is converted partially into two storage rooms and singe car garage and fenced backyard. Off limit areas of the facility will consist of all three bedrooms and entire garage area which includes two partially converted storage rooms. Off-limit areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed door and/or supervision. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Preventative Health, current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 07/2026. Applicant took the mandated reporter training course on 05/02/2024. Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. LPA explained the requirement of documenting fire drills at least once every six months. Fireplace located in the living room is properly barricaded. Applicant understands that children must be 100% supervised around bodies of water or in all unfenced areas. Immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies were reviewed. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Report continued on LIC809C Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed with applicant and provided copies of all forms required for children's records including form LIC311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, and information to be posted. LPA consulted applicant regarding the following topics; Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, placement of poisons, placement of medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, On-limits vs. Off-limit areas, licensing file management, 80% supervision, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting best practices, and applicant\342\200\231s responsibility to stay up to date on new law and regulations. LPA consulted the applicant regarding personal rights. Applicant understands that corporal, physical and/or unusual forms of punishment is never allowed toward day care children or their own children during day care hours. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the Applicant can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised Applicant of their responsibility to stay current regarding new regulations. LPA advised applicant to sign up for the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. Report Continued on LIC809C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Effective today, 07/30/2024 this facility is granted a regular childcare home license to serve a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants or 4 infants only or with a capacity of 8 children: no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Iryna Agapova.