Pre-licensing visit·February 23, 2022

On 2/23/2022 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of location with the applicant, Balsam Arabo. Her husband, Raymon Arabo was also present today and translated this inspection in Arabic. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom two-story apartment was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicant maintains a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher in the home that meets regulation requirements. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector was tested today and deemed to be operable. All hazardous items were latched and secured under the kitchen and bathroom sink and are out of reach of children. Mr. Arabo stated that they do not maintain any weapons in the home. 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 (Balsam & Raymon Arabo). The couple has 3 minor children ages 7 months; 4 & 7 years old. Control of property was provided to the department via copy of lease agreement. First Aid and CPR will expire on July 2022. Mrs. Arabo completed Preventative Health Practices and Preventing Lead Poisoning. Mandated Reporter Training was waived due to limited English proficiency of applicant. The daycare children will have access to: living room, dining, downstair bathroom and fenced patio. Off limit areas are: kitchen and all of second floor. Facility will be open 7 days a week; 6AM to 12 midnight. 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. 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. LPA also provided the following to the applicant \342\200\223 COVID-19 Decision Trees for Child Care and Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs. Applicant has met all immunization requirements per SB792. Applicant is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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. 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 platform. 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. NO CORRECTIONS NEEDED. LICENSE IS GRANTED EFFECTIVE TODAY, 2/23/2022. 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. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.