Pre-licensing visit·September 28, 2023

On 09/28/2023 at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were: Sandra Maez and Aaron Maez, Applicants. LPA was granted entry to tour the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: The applicant has 2 children enrolled in care. No children were present during the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Master Bedroom 1 & Bath 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry Room & Garage. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) tagged by fire department on 09/19/2023, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present, are in working order and were tested by the applicant during this inspection on 09/28/2023. \302\267 The home has a working telephone. The licensees have working cell phones. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible on 09/28/2023. During the inspection, LPA observed cleaning supplies, vehicle oils and solutions in the garage and miscellaneous items that pose a potential hazard to children, where the door knob and latch to the door entering the garage is low enough for a small child to turn and unlatch. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as of this date. Applicants Aaron and Sandra Maez, understand all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 This is a single-story home without stairs. \302\267 There is no fireplace on the property. \302\267 Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked on 09/28/2023. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file by mortgage statement. \302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted on a board and placed at the front entrance. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire on 08/14/2024. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/18/2022 for both Aaron and Sandra Maez. \302\267 Mandated reporter General:07/07/2023; AB1207 Child Care expires: 07/2025 \302\267 Fire clearance: Not required for a Small Family Child Care Home. \302\267 Applicants understand 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. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 There are no toxic plants observed at this time and outdoor perimeter is secured with a fence and gates/unsecured. \302\267 The Applicants were informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Issued applicant the following: SIDS information and Shaken Baby Syndrome pamphlet 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 \302\267 LPA Susan Brewer, discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicants Sandra and Aaron Maez, 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 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. Applicants Sandra Maez and Aaron Maez, were 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed with Applicants Sandra Maez and Aaron Maez, 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. LIC126 Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicants. 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. Additionally, The following was discussed with the applicant(s): - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov 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: - Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov - Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Current facility\342\200\231s phone numbers must be on file with the licensing office at all times - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers and other similar items are prohibited - Once licensed , the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. \342\200\223 Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766). Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed on or before 10/28/2023: 1. Lock on the Garage door. 2. Proof of postings. 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. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the applicants on this date. During the exit interview, the Applicants Aaron Maez and Sandra Maez, 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 Aaron Maez and Sandra Maez.