Pre-licensing visit·November 3, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye conducted an announced visit with Applicant Elizabeth Sanchez who guided analyst on a tour of the home for a Pre licensing Inspection. Upon arrival, there is 1 child in care with Applicant. This is a one story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room and garage. There is no pool/or body of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include three adults (Applicant,adult daughter and family friend). Days/hours of operation will be Sunday through Monday from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Physical Plant: Home is clean and orderly, there is a fireplace in the Living room which is inaccessible to children with a glass barrier locked. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and fully charged 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher. Per Applicant no one smokes in the home. There is a designated area for ill child(ren) as necessary, no weapon/firearms, facility sketch complete and current, Applicant states living room , room #1(Toys room),bathroom #1 and backyard is utilized for the family childcare, off limit areas include the home bedroom #2,#3,Kitchen, bathroom #2, and laundry room In the garage.The bedroom is made inaccessible with door knobs child safety cover, kitchen is made inaccessible with child gate net ,The laundry room is made inaccessible by door locked . There is a working telephone (cell phone), poisons and cleaning items inaccessible (laundry room) to children. Kitchen/bathroom: The following are inaccessible: Sharp items (above kitchen counter in a cabinet), and chemicals (laundry room) are inaccessible. Toilets and faucets are clean and operable. Outdoor: LPA observed the homes backyard. The backyard is safe for children, LPA Observed Air condition units inaccessible with tared plastic cover. The outdoor play shall be supervised by the applicant. The area of the backyard used for childcare is fenced (wood wall) and gated. This play area is clear and clean of debris. LPA did not observe any items that could be hazardous to children in care.. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 07/2024. The electrical outlets are covered. LPA observed 7 cot for children/infants to nap. Per Applicant the children will nap in the living room. Applicant reminded to supervise children at all times. Pets: Per licensee there are no pets in the home. LPA did not observe any pets during the pre-licensing inspection. LPA advised Applicant All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated. Documents Provided and or Discussed: The following were discussed regarding Title 22 requirements: 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 Licensee/Applicant: Safe Sleep and Small Family Child Care Home Ratios Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s 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 were reviewed; Applicant reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Applicant made aware that it is her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s 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. Applicant advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. 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. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. 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. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction. At this time the facility is in Compliance with Title 22 regulations and LPA Ibitoye will submit the proper documentation and information to request the facility to be issued a Small Family Child Care License. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given to Applicant Elizabeth Sanchez.