Pre-licensing visit·November 21, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Applicant Ella Sword for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant plans to operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All persons subject to criminal record background review have been cleared. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside the home. The single-story home has three bedrooms including a master bed/bath, a hall bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, a play room, a back yard and a garage. Off-limits areas: Master bed/bath and garage. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, 3A40BC fire extinguisher, and first aid kit in the home. Per applicant, there are no weapons or poisons in the home. Applicant completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training on July 21, 2024. Applicant\342\200\231s EMSA certified CPR and First Aid Certificate expires August 4, 2026. Applicant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter certificate will expire September 26, 2026. Applicant was encouraged to maintain supervision at all times in unfenced areas. Type A/B citations and Immediate Civil Penalty regulation deficiencies were reviewed. 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. Report continues on LIC809-C\342\200\246 The applicant provided proof of control of property. 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 . LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. 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. On this date, 08/06/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. 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. A notice of site visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Report continues on LIC809-C\342\200\246 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Ella Sword. 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 platforms. 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. As of today November 21, 2024 facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care Home license to serve a MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6.