Pre-licensing visit·October 31, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer Lott, conducted an announced Pre-Licensing/Change of Location/Increase in Capacity Inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by Hussein Almuktar and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The applicant has applied for a capacity of fourteen (14). The home consists of two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom. The applicant will be using the following areas for daycare: Kitchen, dining room, living room, reading room, master bedroom, bedroom #1, bathroom, backyard patio and font yard. Off limit areas include: Carport, garage and backyard hillside area. The home has a functioning carbon monoxide / smoke detector and fire extinguisher that meet statutory requirements. There is a fireplace which is screened to prevent access by children. Storage areas for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications and items which state keep out of reach of children have been locked and inaccessible. There are no bodies of water at the home. Applicant, Almuktar advised there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the premises. The home is kept clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Outdoor stairs will need to be barricaded to prevent access to hillside/yard. The home provides safe toys, play equipment and materials. The applicant has completed training on preventative health practices including pediatric CPR and First Aid. Staff immunization were reviewed and in compliance. There is a working phone and email address. 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 immunizations, child abuse reporting, car seat laws, shaken baby syndrome, SIDS,and the effects of lead poisoning. Applicant was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall not be permitted during daycare operation. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Applicant Almuktar states they are aware that interference with a child\342\200\231s daily functions, physical or mental abuse and corporal punishment is not permitted. LPA and applicant discussed California Megan\342\200\231s Law and LPA provided the link www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed 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 CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Licensee was reminded of the staffing/capacity ratios for Large Family Child Care Homes. Twelve (12) children, no more than 4 infants (birth to 24 months) and 8 older children over the age of 2. A qualified assistant (age 14 or older) is required. For fourteen (14) children, no more than 3 infants (birth to 24 months) and 11 older children; at least 2 school age, 1 child at least age 6, 1 child enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school. When there isn't a qualified assistant, licensee must follow Small Family Home Child Care Regulations. 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 minimum/day up to $500 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if the regulation is violated. LPA provided the applicant with the following: Child Care Advocates email address of childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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. The following items will need to be corrected prior to the issuance of the license: Fence installed at the bottom of backyard stairs making hillside off limits to children and a touchless thermometer will need to be purchased. Once all corrections have been made, and proof has been received in the licensing office, a license for fourteen (14) children will be granted. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing Family Child Care Homes. Additional Technical Assistance was provided and noted on the attached Advisory Note \342\200\223 Technical Assistance (LIC 9102). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant, Almuktar.