Pre-licensing visit·August 14, 2025

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Eric Ramos and Giselle Carbullido arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present in the home during this inspection were Gisela Amado, Juan Olivas (Husband) and Rosalinda Garcia Gonzalez (Grandmother). LPAs toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Sunday; 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, 2nd floor \302\267 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. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible . LPAs observed hazardous items in the two bathrooms, loft area, living room and patio area. \302\267 Storage of poisons/toxins are NOT inaccessible to children and locked. LPAs observed poisons/toxins items in the two bathrooms, loft area, living room and patio area. \302\267 Weapons are not present. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 This is a two story home. Stairs are not barricaded. Applicant stated she is getting custom doors made to block stair access. \302\267 Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. \302\267 The applicant provided proof of control of property and is on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are not posted. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training expires on 09/04/2026. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 08/05/2026. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 08/11/2024. \302\267 There is a pool in the backyard with a self-latching and self-closing door, which swings away from the pool. Fence is at least five feet in height but vertical clearance of two inches was not met per Title 22 regulations. The vertical clearance of the pool gate from the ground to the bottom of where the enclosure starts measures 2.5 inches. Applicant attempted to test the pool alarm, however, pool alarm was not operable during LPAs visit. Life ring and rescue pole were present and meet regulations. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & 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. \302\267 There is a trampoline on the premises and the applicant states that it will be used by children in care. The trampoline and its surrounding cover appear to be in good repair with no tears or exposed springs. The manufacturer of the trampoline is Skywalker Trampoline and the applicant has the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines. The applicant agrees to only use the trampoline in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and will provide adequate supervision to all children in care. \302\267 Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys. \302\267 There are no toxic plants observed at this time. \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 08/14/2025 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Applicant was 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 The Applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . Applicant was provided information regarding Guardian. 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 at least 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\342\200\231s phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office. - Pool Safety requirements per Title 22 Regulations. - Baby walkers, baby-bouncers, and walker-jumpers are prohibited (H&S 1500.86(a)(4)). - Types of Visits/Citations. - Maintain play structure in backyard clean and safe. - Difference between "Keep out of Reach of Children" and "Call Poison Control Center/Physician/Doctor" labels. - Licensee must be present at the licensed facility for eighty percent of operating hours per day. LPAs reviewed with applicant 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. Entrance checklist was provided. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPAs also informed Applicant 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) or (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 . Applicant 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 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: - Update Facility Sketches and include 2nd floor layout. In the facility sketches please include: Off limit areas of the home, exits, windows, label rooms/bathrooms and sizes of all rooms. (Follow instructions on the LIC999A form). - Door knobs to be placed on bathroom doors, supply closets and bedroom doors with key locks to prevent access to hazardous items/poisons/toxins and off limit areas. - Remove paint bottles with "keep out of reach" and "call poison control" labels to an inaccessible area in the home. - Stairs need to be barricaded. - Maintain playground in the backyard clean and safe - remove spider webs, wasp nests, tools, debris. - Pool alarm needs to operable. - Remove all accessible hazardous items to an inaccessible/off limit area in the home. - Remove all accessible medication, poisons/toxins to a key locked area in the home. - Fire clearance approval must be received before licensure as a Large Family Child Care. - Provide proof of one year of experience as an administrator or director of or as a teacher at, a licensed child care center. If proof does not qualify applicant for a Large Family Child Care, the applicant understands that she will be licensed as a Small Family Child Care. - All sharp objects, chemicals/cleaners, batteries, alcohol, and knives need to be made inaccessible in the kitchen area. - Vertical clearance of two inches for pool door must be met. The vertical clearance of the pool gate from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure measures 2.5 inches. Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Small or Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 / 12, or 14 with parent notification/assistant present. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days, or the application may be withdrawn. On this date, 08/14/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Gisela Amado.