Pre-licensing visit·August 22, 2022

On 8/22/22 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection with the applicant Zakia Amin. Also present in the home were Licensee's mother Bibi Oakiza Amin and brother Idris Amin and own 2 minor child. Brother helped translate during the inspection to Pashto. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2 story apartments was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicant will be using the living room and bathroom #1 for childcare. Off limit areas are kitchen and entire 2 nd floor and are inaccessible by use of safety gates and doorknob covers. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. Applicant will use community open space for outdoor activities. Licensee was advised to provide visual supervision at all times when children are outdoors. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is a pool in the apartment complex which is properly fenced and made inaccessible. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Applicant states that they have sufficient financial resources to sustain the license. 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. Applicant rents the home and has provided proof of control of property, and the Landlord Notification. First Aid and CPR expire on Sept 2023 and preventative health practices course was completed on 9/18/21. Applicant completed Mandated Reporter Training and expires on 4/28/24. Staff immunization requirements per SB792 were met. Continued on LIC 809C 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. The new provider packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on ratios and capacity, child abuse reporting, children\342\200\231s records, immunizations, adults living or working in the home, car seat law, shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, effects of lead poisoning, COVID safety guidance, 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 applicant discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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. 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. LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following information: Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . For common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248. To report COVID-19 cases contact the Health & Human Services Agency Epidemiology Department at 619-692-8636. Continued on LIC 809C Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 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 are needed. A license for 8 children may be issued upon final file review. Applicant was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensed every year. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Zakia Amin. Appeal Rights (LIC9058) was given along with the report (LIC809) to the Licensee.