Pre-licensing visit·October 13, 2023

On 10/13/2023 at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Selina Siao and Martha Avila conducted a pre licensing inspection with applicant. The 4 bedrooms, 2 bath one-story house was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher size 2A10BC, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children during the inspection. The home does not have any bodies of water. Applicant stated that the home doesn't have any weapon. Applicant has an EMSA approved pediatric CPR and First Aid card that are current due to expire in October 2025. Preventative health practices course was completed on August 12, 2023, which includes lead poison prevention training. Mandated reporter training expires September 26, 2025. A review of the application and records on this date indicates that applicant, her husband and her son are the current adult residents at the home with the require TB clearances, caregiver background checks and child abuse clearances. Applicant has the required measles and TDAP immunization. Because the applicant, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. Applicant will be using the following areas for childcare: daycare room, daycare nap, and bathroom. The home has a fireplace that is blocked off with a secured fireplace screen. Off limit areas includes garage, kitchen, bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3 and the computer room. The off-limit areas will be locked when children are in care. Outdoor area will be the fenced backyard and supervision is required when children are outside. LPA reviewed with applicant, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes. Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, baby walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and baby jumpers are not allowed in day care. The ABC\342\200\231S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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. 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 Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Applicant shall comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes and be financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. On this date, 10/13/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. 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 home appears to be within substantial compliance during today\342\200\231s inspection and a license of 12 will be granted effective today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Danielle Gutierrez.