Pre-licensing visit·August 13, 2021

On 8/13/21 at 9:13AM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of location with the applicant, Hosnya Kofi. Her spouse, Ihsanullah Kofi assisted in translating this inspection in Farsi. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom two-story condominium was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Observed was a barricade at the bottom of the stairs to make the second floor of the home inaccessible to children. The bathroom is located on the second floor of the home. Mrs. Kofi must supervised children when using the bathroom upstairs. Applicant maintains smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher in the home that meets regulation requirements. Both detectors were tested today and deemed to be operable. All hazardous items were stored under the kitchen sink and are out of reach of children via barricade. Mrs. Kofi understand that the barricade must remain in place to make the kitchen and second floor of the home inaccessible to children. Mrs. Kofi stated that she does not maintain any weapons. Applicant maintains a first aid kit in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Control of property was provided to the department via copy of escrow. First Aid and CPR will expire on 9/6/22 and Preventative Health Practices course was completed on 9/13/2020, this includes "Lead Poisoning Prevention" component. Mandated Reporter Training was waived due to limited English proficiency of applicant. Applicant's primary language is Farsi. The daycare children will have access to: living room, dining on the first floor and bathroom on the second floor. Off limit areas are: backyard, kitchen and both bedrooms. Mrs. Kofi shall take the children to the park located within a half mile from home. Mrs. Kofi understands that she must provide visual supervision of children when utilizing nearby park. She also understands that children must be in age-appropriate car seats when transporting children to the park. The new provider packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on child abuse reporting, children\342\200\231s records, immunizations, adults living or working in the home, SIDS, Incidental Medical Services, and the YMCA Resource Center. Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed Shaken Baby Syndrome and California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Applicant submitted a COVID-19 self-assessment form. Applicant and LPA discussed COVID-19 guidelines and how to prevent spread of the virus. Applicant has posted COVID-19 posters in facility. Applicant was provided COVID-19 resources and directed to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. Any minor upon his/her 18 th birthday must be fingerprinted within 30 days. Applicant has met all immunization requirements per SB792 and have completed the AB1207 Mandated Reported Training. Applicant is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. Applicant states that she will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes and that she is financially secure to operate a family child care home for children. LPA reviewed this report with Applicant prior to obtaining her signature. LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following: Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and phone number (916) 654-1541.In addition, for common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248. 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 Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on Child Care, go under Quick Links and Quarterly updates, click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then enter your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe\342\200\235. No corrections needed. Licensing for a small family child care is granted on this date, August 13, 2021. The maximum capacity for a small family child care home: 4 infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or 6 children with no more than 3 infants; or ( with landlord consent) 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. An exit interview was conducted with the applicant. Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and a copy of this inspection report (LIC809) was provided to the Applicant. The signature on this report confirms receipt. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) was observed posted, this notice must remain posted for 30 days.