Pre-licensing visit·May 30, 2024

On 5/30/24 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted a change of location pre-licensing site inspection with a capacity increase; This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by licensee Nancy Wright also present was licensee\342\200\231s minor son. The 3-bedroom, 3 bathrooms, two level home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Fire clearance was granted on 5/24/24. Applicant has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: Baby area in dining room, day care room, backyard, and bathroom #1. Off limit areas include Living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, and entire upstairs and are inaccessible with the use of doorknob covers and safety gates. Staircases and fireplace are barricaded. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone/email address. Applicant stated there are no firearms and weapons in the home. No bodies of water on property. 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. The applicant has not obtained a signed Property owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). 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 for 14 children. First Aid and CPR expire on 7/1/24 and preventative health practice course was completed on 05/30/2020. Applicant completed Mandated Reporter Training and expires on 5/8/26. Staff immunization requirements per SB792 were met. All required postings are posted. LPA informed Applicant that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619)767-2248. 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. Licensee was reminded of requirements for children\342\200\231s records, facility roster, child abuse and unusual incident reporting, immunization's, car seat law, shaken baby syndrome, and SIDS. Licensee 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. 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 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 reviewed with Licensee 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. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ .Licensee 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. No corrections are needed. A license for 12 children may be issued upon final file review. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensed every year. An exit interview was conducted with licensee. Appeal Rights (LIC9058) was given along with the report (LIC809) to the Licensee. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility.