Pre-licensing visit·May 23, 2025

On Friday, May 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha and Sherell Braddock met with applicant Liliana Estremera for the purpose of conducting a Relocation Inspection. LPA inspected the home indoors and outdoors to ensure the home meets licensing requirements. Applicant requests to provide care for a large family childcare home at a capacity of 12 to 14 children. Applicant currently has one additional assistant. Currently residing in the home is applicant, applicant\342\200\231s spouse, and three minor children. All adults residing in the home have a Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Index Clearance (CAIC). Applicant requests the following days and hours of operation: Mondays through Fridays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Per applicant, no overnight care will be provided. The Home is set up as follows: Physical Plant: This is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, a living room, and garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The home has central heating, air conditioning, and telephone service. Applicant will use a cell phone which will remain at the facility while care for children is provided. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. The fireplace located in the on-limits living room is fully barricaded and screened with a glass enclosure. Childcare Area : Per Licensee, one bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard, bedroom #1 will be utilized for childcare. LPAs observed age-appropriate furniture, toys, and books for the children. Sufficient napping equipment (cots) observed. LPA advised applicant to ensure all unused electrical outlets are covered before license is issued. The isolation area is located in the living room. Childcare Bathroom : The bathroom (to the left of the living room), was toured and inspected. Per LPA observation, the sink and toilet are operable. Upon inspection, LPA observed hygiene products, shampoo and soaps in the medicine cabinet and shower stall. LPA reminded applicant to keep all hazardous materials such as shampoos, soap, and hygiene products inaccessible to children during all hours of inspection. The bathroom was clean and in good repair. Kitchen: The on-limits kitchen was inspected and there were no hazardous or dangerous items. All the sharp utensils and knives were stored high in upper cabinets. There was an additional safety gate barricading the kitchen from the on-limits living room area. The refrigerator/ freezer in good working condition. LPA advised applicant to properly label all food if brought from children\342\200\231s homes and to periodically check for expiration dates. Back Yard: The on-limits back yard includes age-appropriate toys and equipment with shady areas. The back yard was fully enclosed with a gate and brick wall. LPA observed two grills which were covered. Per applicant, grills will remain covered during all hours of operation. The backyard is accessible through the on-limits kitchen. Upon exiting the back door, there is stone flooring to the left and concrete flooring to the right. LPA observed loose pieces of glass and feces upon inspection. Per applicant, back yard will be thoroughly investigated and cleaned prior to allowing children in care to utilize backyard. LPA advised applicant to complete a daily physical check of the backyard with documentation. Per applicant, the stone flooring in the back yard will be covered with mulch. Applicant will send proof of mulch flooring completion to LPA Cha. Pool/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per LPA observation, there are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises. Front Yard: The front yard was observed to be safe and free of hazards. There is a clear and safe pathway to the front entrance door. Off-Limit Areas : The three bedrooms, bathroom #2, and garage. Per LPA observation, off-limit bedrooms did not include a lock or child safety lock to ensure inaccessibility to children. Applicant will provide locks for all two off-limit bedroom doors and provide documentation to LPA Cha, prior to being approved for a license. Other: The fire extinguisher was observed inside the closet made inaccessible with a safety door knob. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The First Aid Kit complete was observed. Transportation will be provided. Per applicant, child safety seats will not be utilized as transportation will only be provided to school-age children. There are no firearms on the premises. There are two pets on the premises. Per applicant, pets will not interact with children in care. Cleaning products and medication are stored in off-limits garage and bedroom. Upon inspection, LPA observed missing light switch covers in kitchen area. Per applicant, light switch covers will be installed. The following information was discussed with the Applicant: 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 provided to the applicant. Applicant was reminded that supervision must always be provided to children. LPA advised applicant to maintain mandatory forms for all children\342\200\231s files and provider files, to update children rosters, and maintain capacity limits. LPA reminded applicant of the requirement to complete and document disaster drills (fire and earthquake) at least once every six (6) months. Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years and must be EMSA approved. Applicant is required to complete the Preventive Health and Safety Training, and provide documentation for all required immunizations. LPA informed applicant of Safe Sleep regulations. LPA reminded applicant to complete an online Mandated Reporter Training, renewed every two (2) years at: www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA informed applicant of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse at Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000, and to contact Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) with an Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624) within seven (7) business days via email to www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax. LPA informed applicant of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries. All employees or volunteers at Family Child Care Homes, 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, Rubella, Mumps, and Measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an Influenza vaccination or provide a statement of declination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. LPA advised applicant to access all forms and regulations online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware of the responsibility to stay informed on regulations. Applicant was advised regularly reassess the inaccessibility of hazards. Applicant must notify Licensing on any changes including contact information, physical plant, and status. The On Duty Worker is available at (661) 202-3318, Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. LPA reviewed posting requirements: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203) and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) must be posted. A Disaster Log (Fire/Earthquake) must be maintained. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Any Type A citation (s) and/or documents verifying compliance or non-compliance must be posted for 30 days during all hours of operation. Applicant shall provide a copy of Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children enrolled by the next business day and to newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of the 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Per the Health and Safety code (HSC) 1596.859, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve transparency of licensing records and to notify parents/guardians. LPA reminded applicant that smoking in a licensed facility is prohibited. State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers, and other related items. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov 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. The applicant provided proof of control of property. Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPAS observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 . 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. A notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days. On May 19, 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. Per applicant, there are no registered sex offenders residing at this facility. 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. For more information on lead poisoning, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or at (510) 620-5600. Applicant advised to visit www.shotsforschool.org for immunization information. 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-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Prior to being issued a license, the following corrections will be made by: 6/6/2025 1) Applicant will provide documentation for child safety locks on all two off-limit bedroom doors 2) Applicant will provide documentation that all outlets are covered and light switch covered 3) Applicant will provide documentation of mulch flooring for backyard Applicant will send proof of completion to LPA Cha via email. As a result of this inspection, the application and photos will be reviewed, and a Facility License will be issued upon Licensing Program Manager (LPM) approval. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Liliana Estremera.