Pre-licensing visit·August 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with applicant Nancy Esparza to conduct an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. The adults that reside in the home are the Applicant, her husband, mother who will be her assistant, adult son, with three children ages 17, 13 and 4 years old. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday 4:00am to 2:00pm. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 04/22/2023 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 04/29/2024 and completed Mandated Reporter on 03/09/2023. Applicant has immunization records against pertussis, measles and influenza on file. 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. LPA observed barricaded stairs and fireplace in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: upstairs, three bedrooms, bathroom, and loft, downstairs bedroom, master bedroom/bath, pantry, two hallway closet and attached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector, fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. Off limit areas outdoor: right side yard. 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. A review of staff records on 08/15/2023 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Nancy Esparza 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 Nancy Esparza 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. 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 the safe sleep regulations with Nancy Esparza 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 Nancy Esparza 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 Nancy Esparza. Applicant was informed a small family license is approved pending Manager's approval.