Pre-licensing visit·February 21, 2024

On 02/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA) met with Applicant Renu Tejpal (A1) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. Also present in the FCCH was A1's spouse. A1\342\200\231s tentative hours of care are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A1 does not intend on providing overnight or weekend care. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA accessing Guardian. On 10/03/2023, 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 address. 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. A1 provided proof of control of the property. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. The FCCH is a one story house on 2 acres of land. The home consists of the kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, and access to the garage. LPA verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any stairs nor fireplaces. The outdoor play area was toured which includes the backyard. A1 understands that 100 percent supervision is required for children to play outside as her backyard consists of 2 acres that is not fenced-in. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. A1 stated that she does not own any pets. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are bedroom #1, garage, 2 outdoor sheds, chicken coop and garden. A1 understands that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. Continued on 809-C A functioning smoke detector and a functioning carbon monoxide detector were tested in the hallway near the kitchen. A1 stated that cleaners, chemicals and detergents will be stored above the washer and dryer where they are inaccessible to children in care. A1 stated that poisons will be stored in the OFF-limits garage and or sheds. LPA observed knives stored on shelves that are at the top of a kitchen cabinet and out or reach to children in care. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen and appeared to be in the green zone. A first-aid kit was observed in the kitchen. A1 stated there are no firearms in the home. LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training with A1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees complete training as specified on Mandated Reporter duties and to renew training every 2 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 05/15/2025. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was verified for A1 and expires on 07/16/2025 . 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. LPA 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. LPA 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. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months old. LPA provided a copy of the LIC 9227/Individual Sleeping Plan to be completed for infants under 12 months old. 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) 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 . Continued on 809-C 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 by way of our communication platform. To receive important licensed related information, 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 communications. A1 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. A1 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. 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 LIC 624/ Unusual Incident Report 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 A1 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 6 months. Continued on 809-C As of today, 02/21/2023, A1 is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 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 aged 6 years. Infants are children under the age of 2 years old. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Applicant Renu Tejpal. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to A1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.