Pre-licensing visit·May 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on May 22, 2025, at 10:15 AM. LPA met with Applicant Rhonda Claxton, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were no children present when LPA arrived. Applicant is applying for a large childcare license. Per Applicant, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7AM- 4PM. Additionally drop-in services will be provided Monday through Friday 6PM- 6AM and weekends as needed. Applicant states they will provide care for children birth to ten years of age. This is a single-story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room, day-care room, office, laundry room, front yard, side yard and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA confirmed that hazardous items and poisons will be kept above the laundry room with a key locked cabinet. Areas used by children include: The daycare room, living room, bathroom #1, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, master bedroom, and backyard. Areas off limits include: the west side yard where a barrier or child safety fence will be installed, making the side yard and embankment inaccessible to daycare children since it is not fenced at this time. Knives and other sharp utensils were observed in a kitchen drawer and a child safety magnetic lock will be installed. Cleaning products are made inaccessible by a child safety locks under the kitchen sink. The home is clean, neat, and orderly. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested by LPA, and found to be operable. Fire clearance is on file dated March 5, 2025, approving a capacity of 14 children as a Large Family Childcare. Required preventative health and safety course which includes nutrition and prevention of lead exposure will be completed and provided to CCL at a future date. Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR is on file and expires in October 2026. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also provided and expires in August 2026. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. The required (2A-10BC) fire extinguisher was observed mounted in the kitchen entry. LPA reminded applicant that the fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, batteries should be replaced. Per Applicant, there are not any weapons or firearms in the facility currently. Applicant stated they understand CCL zero tolerance policy involving Title 22 regulations and firearms. LPA reminded applicant that CCL should be contacted prior to the purchase or storage of firearms or weapons in the FCCH. According to the applicant, the children will use the front and backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced partially, excluding the west side of the home. Applicant will install a temporary barrier on the side of the home, making the west side of the home and small embankment inaccessible and off limits to daycare children. LPA observed the backyard to have a covered patio and concrete surface. There are additional step stones that is currently dirt and under renovation, applicant states that this part of the yard will be utilized for exploratory play. The backyard also has a metal stage that is utilized for events. LPA provided best practice feedback regarding safety of children when outdoors, including uneven paths, drops and climbing hazards. Applicant states that all outdoor play time will be supervised, and dirt areas will be utilized on a scheduled basis. There are not any pools, spas, or other bodies of water present in the home currently.Applicant stated they understand CCL zero tolerance policy involving Title 22 regulations and bodies of water. LPA reminded applicant that CCL should be contacted prior to the purchase or installment of a pool or jacuzzi in the FCCH. All wading pools must be stored in an upright position and emptied when not in use. The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up will be in the master bedroom area, away from other children. 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 applicant provided proof of control of property. 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA informed Applicant(s) of their reporting requirements. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. In addition, a report can be emailed to UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. Smoking is not allowed in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from the home. Applicant states they will provide food for the children. CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS: \342\200\242 LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information \342\200\242 LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment \342\200\242 LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance \342\200\242 LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care \342\200\242 LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights \342\200\242 Proof of Immunization Record \342\200\242 CDPH 286 (BLUE CARD) INFANT (0-24 MONTHS) RECORDS REQUIREMENTS \342\200\242 LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan \342\200\242 15-minute sleep checks- including date, time, position, initials and signs of distress. FACILITY RECORDS: \342\200\242 LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report \342\200\242 LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster \342\200\242 LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form \342\200\242 LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form \342\200\242 Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement \342\200\242 Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills at least every six months STAFF FILE REQUIREMENTS: \342\200\242 Fingerprint clearance, association or approved exemption. \342\200\242 Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates in transporting or left alone with daycare children. \342\200\242 Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza. \342\200\242 TB Clearance \342\200\242 LIC 9108 Acknowledgement of Child Abuse Index. \342\200\242 LIC 9052 Employee Rights \342\200\242 Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223 www.mandatedreporterca.com \342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years FORMS TO BE POSTED \342\200\242 LIC203 Facility License \342\200\242 PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster \342\200\242 PUB 475 1-844-LET-US-NO \342\200\242 LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan (Recommended) \342\200\242 LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (Recommended) \342\200\242 PUB 269 Child car seat law 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) or (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(s) was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 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. On May 22, 2025, 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. 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA will submit the application for approval once the following is completed: 1. Lock and key installed for laundry room cleaning products deemed hazardous. 2. Magnetic lock installed for alcohol cabinet. 3. Child safety lock installed for kitchen drawer knives. 4. Install blockade or child safety gate for west side yard, making hill and embankment inaccessible. 5. Provide current Preventative Health and Safety certificate, including nutrition and Lead poisoning prevention. 6. Update Emergency Disaster plan to list two relocation sites, near and at least five minutes. 7. Provide documentation of required immunization's for applicant. All Item must be done by June 22, 2025. Once all corrections have been verified, the application for Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 14 with parent notification. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days, or the application may be denied. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and handed to Rhonda Claxton.