Pre-licensing visit·August 3, 2022

Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes met with Applicant/Director, Deborah (Debbie) Ochoa for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant requests an infant license to serve 6 infant children from birth to two years of age. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was granted and received on 6/27/2022. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Parents will provide formula, breast milk, and baby food for their children. AS reviewed with applicant the LIC311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. AS 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. AS 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. Report continues on LIC809-C. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one infant classroom. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, cubbies, and six cribs. Applicant acknowledges there will be a maximum of six infants under 12 months old, due to available cribs. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms located in the cabinet. Medications will be stored in the kitchen above the refrigerator. AS observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant stated there will be a water dispenser and cups available in the classroom. AS observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the classroom. AS observed a sign-in/sign-out binder. AS measured the classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 248 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 6 infant children. There is one sink in the classroom and one diaper changing table within arms reach of the sink. There is a separate private restroom for the staff. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron and wooden fence that is at least four feet tall. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and overhangs. Applicant has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver. Applicant acknowledges that infants, toddlers, and preschool cannot commingle and wil provide AS with an outdoor schedule. AS measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 4,543 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 6 infant children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Report continues on LIC809-C. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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)/ (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 AS discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. AS discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Deborah Ochoa. As of today, 8/3/2022, AS will approve a licensed to serve 6 children from age 0-24 months (with a maximum census of 6 infants under 12 months old due to available cribs)