Pre-licensing visit·February 11, 2025

On February 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Calloway met with the Applicant for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing Inspection. Applicant and LPA toured the home indoors and outdoors to ensure the home meets licensing requirements. Applicant is requesting to provide care and supervision for a large family childcare home for the capacity of twelve to fourteen children. Currently residing in the home is applicant, spouse, and one minor child. All adults residing in the home have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance and are associated to the home. Applicant is requesting the days and hours of operation will be: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Monday through Friday, for ages 0-12 yrs. Per applicant, no overnight care will be provided. LPA did not observe any children in care. The Home is set up as follows: Physical Plant: This is a two-story home with five (5) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, loft, laundry room, and garage. The home is inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, and proper ventilation. There is a landline phone and a cell phone. The home has central heating and air conditioning. There is a sprinkler system inside the ceiling. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. There is no fireplace. The kitchen was inspected and there were no hazardous or dangerous items. All the sharp utensils and knives were inside the pantry locked. The refrigerator and freezer are both working. There is dining seating for at least nine children was observed and two highchairs. The detergents and cleaning compounds are kept inside the laundry room upstairs- locked. The medications are kept inside the pantry locked and off-limits Bathroom #2. The fire alarm pull switch was observed inside the home near the front door. There is a small fish tank that is inaccessible. Childcare Area : Per Applicant, Bedroom #1 will be utilized for the Family Childcare upon entry to the right. LPA observed furniture, toys, and books for the children that were age appropriate and in good condition. The napping equipment are pack and play and cots and enough for all children. All unused electrical outlets are covered. The isolation area is in hallway near the front door until the parent can pick up the child. There were no blinds only curtains. The stairs were gated. Child Bathroom: The child\342\200\231s bathroom is in the hallway on the left it was toured and inspected. The sink and toilet are both operable. There were no shampoos, mouthwash, razors, poisons, or medications accessible. The cabinets were locked with a safety latch. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. Outside: The backyard was inspected. The backyard is fenced all around. The fencing was wood and block wall in good condition. There is dirt and no play equipment. Per applicant, the back yard is off limits temporarily. There were table and chairs and a shaded area for rest. Per applicant, there are two pet dogs that are vaccinated and will not interact with the day care children. LPA observed the two dogs. The AC Unit was observed not covered. Per Licensee there is no pool, spa, or body of water on premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water inside the yard. Off Limit Areas : All upstairs: Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bedroom #4, Bedroom #5, Bathroom #2, Bathroom #3, Laundry Room, Loft, Kitchen, Dining room as an office, backyard, and garage. Outside yard area for the two large dogs, it was gated. Others: LPA 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 also provided to the applicant. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid, Preventive Health and Safety Training, Mandated Reporter, and Immunizations were provided to the licensing office. The Safe Sleeping Regulation was shared with the Applicant. The fire extinguisher was full and kept inside the pantry area near the kitchen. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons during inspection. The First Aid Kit is complete with the manual. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Transportation will be provided. Proof of vehicle liability insurance was provided. The applicant provided proof of control of property. The following information was discussed with the Applicant: Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. If day care is closed for the day, or Licensee absent, must notify Licensing. Maintain mandatory forms for the children\342\200\231s files, provider\342\200\231s files, and employee files. Requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake) and documentation for both. The applicant is reminded that supervision is always required for all children. Maintain capacity limits, parent/child roster maintenance for three years with complete information, posting facility license, knowledge of Emergency Plan. All food is properly labeled if brought from child\342\200\231s home; and all food is checked periodically for expiration dates. . Applicant was advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Childcare online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. A licensed childcare provider, administrator, or employee of the licensed child day care facility shall complete an on-line Mandated Reporter Training and shall renew the training every two (2) year at: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form (LIC 624B) and send via email to: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . or via fax. The applicant was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000, and also, call the CCLD (Community Care Licensing Division) office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). Criminal Record Statement: 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. Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Parent Notifications Requirements: Per the Health and Safety code (HSC) 1596.859, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve transparency of licensing records and to ensure that the parents/guardians using the licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present danger to the children. Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an Influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Type A citation: Type A citation(s) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit Letter (printed out after every visit) and posted during hours of operation, as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Applicant shall provide a copy any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Failure to do so will result in a Civil Penalty being assessed. The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Applicant was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov On this date, 02/06/2025, 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. The On Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to the Applicant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Applicant will wait until facility opens to determine IMS needs. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . Safe Sleep in Child Care: Resources can be found on our website at http://www.cdss.ga.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep . Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Applicant advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. As a result of the inspection the application, report, and photos will be reviewed, and a childcare license will be issued upon Licensing Program Manager (LPM) approval. Exit interview conducted this report was read, a Notice of Site Visit, and this report were given to the applicant, the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for thirty (30) days.