Pre-licensing visit·March 22, 2023

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blanca Ruiz arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were:  Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales. LPA toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All second floor, office room next to playroom, laundry room and garage. Left and right side of backyard this inspection. Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order. · All hazardous items are inaccessible · Toxins locked · Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked · Verification of control of property on file (Grand Deed) · Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted · Mandated Reporter Training completed 10/16/2022 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card – expires 10/15/2024 and 01/3/2025 · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 10/06/2022 · Applicants  understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys · There are no toxic plants observed at this time ·The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:  UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 03/22/2023 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. · The Applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov The following was discussed with the applicant(s): - Pre-Licensing Visit Packet provided - Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. - Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months - Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter - Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Current facility’s phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office - Baby walkers, baby-bouncer, and walker-jumpers are prohibited (H&S 1500.86(a)(4)) LIC 311D was reviewed with applicant Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales 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  applicants  Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales 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. 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. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed: - Applicants agrees to change the following door knobs ( lock and key): 1. Door knob leading to the laundry room to the garage. 2. Door knob leading to the office room next to the playroom area leading to the backyard entrance. Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 with parent notification. Applicants advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn. Applicants, Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.  Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicants Amber Gannon and Nick Gonzales.