Pre-licensing visit·April 13, 2023

On 4/13/23 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an announced Change of Location Pre-Licensing inspection with the applicant Mohamadawad Alnaes. Also present in the home were Licensee's parents Nouri and Rasha Anales and 4 minor siblings. The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, one 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, kitchen, and bathroom 1 for child care. Off limit areas are all 3 bedrooms, bathroom 2, laundry room, garage, back hallway, front and back yard and are inaccessible by use of door knob covers and gates. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. Applicant will use local park 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 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, if approved, they 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 3/2024 and preventative health practices course was completed on 5/1/22. Applicant completed Mandated Reporter Training and expires on 5/22/24. Staff immunization requirements per SB792 were met. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers 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 licensee and discussed the Childcare Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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 Licensee with the following: childcare advocates-email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Childcare Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensee every year. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Mohamadawad Alnaes.