Pre-licensing visit·July 28, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with applicant Kyungsook Kim to conduct an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. The adults that reside in the home are the Applicant, her husband and adult daughter. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 03/20/2022 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 03/05/2024. Applicant owns the home. Applicant does not have liability insurance and will issue affidavit regarding liability insurance for FCCH. Licensee has current immunization against pertussis, measles and influenza on file. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. There is no fireplace in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: upstairs master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, one bathroom and downstairs garage including a storage under the staircase. 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 a fenced off area of the patio. Off limit areas outdoor: area that is fenced off behind the patio. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a dog and cat in the home that licensee states are vaccinated. 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. A review of staff records on 07/25/2022 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Kyungsook Kim 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, 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. LPA reviewed with Kyungsook Kim 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. Forms of discipline used by Applicant: talking to children, redirection and time out. 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 the safe sleep regulations with Kyungsook Kim 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 Kyungsook Kim 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 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. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . SB 792 Immunization Requirements was also discussed. Applicant's immunization records are on file. 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 Kyungsook Kim. LPA informed applicant a small license is approved pending manager's approval.