Pre-licensing visit·July 29, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with applicant Christina Chavez Sanchez to conduct an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. The adults that reside in the home are the Applicant and her husband, with three children ages 17, nine and two years old. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 06/09/2021 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 03/01/2021. Applicant owns the home. Applicant does not have liability insurance and will issue affidavit regarding liability insurance for FCCH. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. The home is two stories. LPA observed two barricaded fireplaces and barricaded stairs a in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: upstairs master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms and one bathroom. Downstairs off limits area is kitchen, dinning room, additional living room and attached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. Outdoor activities will be conducted in an area in the back of the home that is fenced of to the remaining part of the backyard. Off limit areas outdoor: fenced off area around the play yard including a large trampoline. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. There are no animals in the home. A review of staff records on 07/29/2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reminded Applicant of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period. Forms of discipline used by Applicant: talking to children and redirection. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented. LPA discussed Safe Sleep regulations and provided PIN 20-24-CCP. A Family Child Care Home packet with updated Licensing forms was provided to and reviewed with the Applicant. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Applicant and provided her the AB 633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and Applicant understands the requirements. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. SB 792 Immunization Requirements was also discussed. Applicant's immunization records are in file. LPA received a new application from applicant requesting a small license. LPA conducted an exit interview with the Applicant and advised her that a small Family Child Care Home license is approved pending managers approval.