Pre-licensing visit·December 19, 2024

On December 12, 2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring met with Licensee , Rishma Takar, for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of location inspection from facility 343624638 and capacity increase form 8 to 14 children . Licensees spouse and minor child were present during todays inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance . Hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM. The home is a two-story town home which includes 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, a living room, and a backyard. Off-limits areas include: entire upstairs. A fire clearance was granted on 12/16/24 for the downstairs portion of the home. Applicant understands children may never enter off-limit areas. LPA discussed CCR 102416.5 (d) which discusses the required ratios and capacity for a Large Family Child Care. Licensee understands that children under 10 years old that live in the home count towards total capacity. LPA discussed personnel records needed for adult and minor assistants. A health and safety inspection was conducted on the interior and exterior of the home. Toxic and hazardous items, sharp knives, and medications are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed stairs are properly barricaded to meet regulation. LPA advised licensee to lock bleach poison in the key locked storage closet on back patio. Applicant stated there are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 06/2024. LPA reviewed records of children\342\200\231s files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 12/2025 . Mandated Reporter Training is not offered in licensee\342\200\231s primary language, therefore she is exempt from the training. Page 1 of 3 Continued on LIC 809-C LPA discussed capacity and supervision with applicant. Licensee understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children\342\200\231s personal rights with the applicant. Licensee understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending. LPA explained to licensee that if they relocate and wants to continue to provide care, they must submit a change of location application and have the new home inspected. Licensee understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Licensee understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an on-limits area, licensing must be notified and LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. Licensee understand that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Licensee w as 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. Licensee provided proof of control of property. Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). 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, licensee, or facility representative 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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, 12/18/2024 , 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. Licensee 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. 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rishma Takar. A notice of site visit was given to and must remain posted for 30 days. Effective today, December 19, 2024, this facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants or capacity of 14 children when 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 and a maximum of 3 infants. Infants are children under the age of two years. Licensee understands that when there is no assistant present, ratios of a small capacity must be adhered to.