Pre-licensing visit·December 8, 2022

On 12/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst Corina Beckby and (LPA1) and Licensing Program Analyst Katy Maestas (LPA2) met with Applicant Metra Ayoubi (A1) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection . LPA1 disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA1 provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. Also present in the home was A1's husband and child. A1\342\200\231s husband acted as translator for A1. A1\342\200\231s primary language is Dari. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA1 accessing Guardian. A1\342\200\231s tentative hours of care are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A1 does not intend on providing overnight or weekend care. A health and safety inspection were conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA1 and LPA2 for the entirety of the tour. The home is a two-story house with a playroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom, laundry room, and garage. LPA verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. Poisons are stored in a storage container in the garage with a lock on both sides of the container. LPA1 observed a fireplace in the living room. A1 stated the fireplace will not be used during daycare hours and is barricaded by glass. The switch for the fireplace has a plastic covering to prevent it from being turned on. LPA1 observed the stairs properly barricaded by a baby-gate . The outdoor play area was toured which includes the backyard and side yards. LPA1 verified that the entirety of the backyard is fenced-in and walked the perimeter to ensure the safety of the fence and gate. LPA1 did not observe any pool, spa nor water feature. A1 stated that she does not own any pets. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are the garage, the entirety of the 2nd floor, and the front yard. A1 understands that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. A functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector was observed and tested in the hallway leading to the garage. All knives are stored on top of refrigerator. LPA1 observed cleaners stored in the upstairs, Continued on 809-C 1 of 3 OFF-limits master bathroom. Medication is stored upstairs in the OFF-limits room 3 on the top shelf in the closet. A1 understands medication is to be out children\342\200\231s reach. A B500 #No H2779036 fire extinguisher was observed in the hall closet. A First Aid kit was observed in the playroom. A1 stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. LPA1 discussed Mandated Reporter Training with A1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their Mandated Reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. A1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 11/29/2024 . Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was verified and expires on 08/27/2024. Completion of Preventative Health and Safety training including nutrition and lead exposure was verified before the inspection. Proof of required immunizations for A1 was also verified before the inspection. LPA1 discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with A1 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. LPA1 also informed A1 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. LPA1 discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. LPA1 provided a copy of the LIC 9227, Individual Sleeping Plan, to be completed for infants under 12 months. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with A1. 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)/ (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 . Continued on 809C 2 of 3 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. A1 was reminded that all adults 18 and older living in the home, persons who provide 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. A1 understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. A1 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. A1 understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; Licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. A1 understands that if she wants to make any OFF-limits area an ON-limits area, she must notify Licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. A1 understands that children\342\200\231s and staff\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LPA reviewed with Licensee 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. A1 understands that fire drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. As of today, 12/08/2022, A1 is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 8 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only, or up to 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with A1. Licensee Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.