Pre-licensing visit·December 20, 2022

On 12/20/22 at 9:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection with the applicant Irma Torres-Hernandez. Also present in the home was adult daughter, Carolina Leano. Licensee\342\200\231s primary language is Spanish. Daughter helped translate during the inspection. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicant will be using the living room, dining room, bedroom 2, and hallway bathroom for child care. Off limit areas are kitchen, backyard, master bedroom and bathroom are inaccessible by use of gate and door lock. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. Applicant will use front yard for outdoor activities. Front yard is fully fenced, however, 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 are no bodies of water on the property. 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. Applicant understands that, at this time, she may care for up to 6 children. Landlord Consent (LIC9149) form provided to applicant if she would like to care for more than 6 and up to 8 children. First Aid and CPR expire on 5/2024 and preventative health practices course was completed on 12/7/22. Applicant completed Mandated Reporter Training and expires on 9/27/24. Staff immunization requirements per SB792 were met. 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 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 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: \342\200\242 Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. \342\200\242 For common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248. \342\200\242 To report COVID-19 cases contact the Health & Human Services Agency Epidemiology Department at 619-692-8636. 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. Previous facility was a large license but once corrections are made the new license will be reduced to a small license until a fire inspection clearance is provided. The following corrections are needed. \342\200\242 Heater in living room, hallway and bathroom need to be inaccessible Applicant understands that corrections must be submitted to the Department within 30 days or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Irma Torres-Hernandez.