Pre-licensing visit·July 11, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steven Montoya met applicant, Janet Albarran, who guided analyst on a tour of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) for a Prelicensing Inspection. Initially, applicant applied for a large FCCH, however, applicant was unable to secure fire pull down system at this time so request a small FCCH. This is a two story 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, laundry and garage. Family members residing in the home include 2 adult (applicant and significant other) and 2 minor children. Days/hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM. Per applicant: Main care will be provided in the family room adjacent to kitchen. Children use the bathroom in the living room hallway on the left. Off limit areas include all upstairs bedrooms (#1 , #2 , #3, upstairs bathroom #2 and #3), upstairs laundry and garage (safety latch). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, clean and orderly, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (garage and laundry), medicines (in locked kitchen cabinet) and hazardous items (sharp knives inside pantry, tight fitting container) that will not pose a danger to children. There are safe age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) are in operable condition. Per Applicant reports no smoking in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary in living room. Per Applicant there are weapon/firearms in the home, which is locked away in a safe (ammunition stored separately). There is working telephone (cell). LPA explained to conduct Fire/earthquake drills every six months and document. Age appropriate napping (cots, playpen) equipment. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Applicant shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Janet Albarran 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 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. Once 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. A notice of site visit was given. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Bathroom: Shower/Tub clear of items. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet is clean and operable. Kitchen: Sharp utensils, open bottles or alcohol are inaccessible. If food is brought from the children\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Cleaning supplies are in laundry area (off limit). No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Applicant will provide Breakfast, lunch and snacks. Outdoor: The backyard is completely enclosed with brick wall all around. There is no body of water. and completed dirt. Applicant reports backyard will be accessible for children. There is a air conditioner which is not covered. Applicant was advised to provide cover for AC. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 06/30/2024. Preventative Health and Safety (nutrition, lead poisoning) 6/23/20, Mandated Reporter 06/28/21. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. There are no window cords accessible to children. Children nap on matts. Applicant stated she will not obtain child care insurance. 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 The following was discussed with the Applicant: Mandatory licensing forms for the children\342\200\231s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed; Applicant reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Applicant made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Per Applicant no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov ). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Applicant advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant Janet Albarran. This report was read and provided on this date.