Pre-licensing visit·September 29, 2021

On 09/29/2021 at 2:40pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Selina Siao conducted a scheduled pre licensing inspection with applicant. Present at the facility is applicant, her husband Frederick Elopre and two day care children from one family. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath house was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher size 2A10BC, smoke and carbon detector that meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children during the inspection. The home doesn't have any bodies of water. There are weapons in the home and it is stored in an off limit area. LPA confirmed that the weapons are locked and the ammunition are stored separately. Applicant has an EMSA approved pediatric CPR and First Aid card that are current due to expire on 02/29/2022 and she completed the mandated child abuse training on 05/03/2021. A review of the application and records on this date indicates that applicant and her husband are the current adult residents at the home with the require TB clearances, immunization and have the required caregiver background checks and child abuse clearances. Applicant and her husband provided control of the property by providing a copy of their rental agreement to the department. Applicant has obtained landlord consent to care for up to 14 children. Applicant will be using the following areas for childcare: living room #1, living room #2/classroom, bathroom #2 and nap room. Off limit: master bedroom, master bath #1, laundry room and garage. The off limit areas have door knob covers to prevent children's access. The home has a fire place that is blocked off with a glass door and there is a safety latch to prevent the door from opening. Outdoor area will be the fenced backyard and visual supervision is required when children are outside. Applicant was reminded of requirements for children\342\200\231s records, facility roster, child abuse and unusual incident reporting, immunizations, adults living or working in the home and associated civil penalties of $100 per day, car seat law, shaken baby syndrome, and SIDS. Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, baby walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and baby jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC\342\200\231S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress. 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 Applicant shall comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes and be financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed California Megan's Law: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . The home was approved for a large license by the San Diego Fire Department on 09/03/2021. Applicant has completed and submitted the family childcare self-certificate checklist. The following correction is needed within 10 days prior to granting a license: The gap in the backyard fence on the left side has a small gap that leads to the canyon and needs to be block off to ensure children's safety. Applicant shall submit pictures of the correction to Analyst within 10 days.