Pre-licensing visit·October 10, 2023

On 10/10/2023 at 1:00 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Meier conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection with applicant, Myrline Joseph. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This two story, three-bedroom, office, two and half bath home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 23 hours. Applicant will utilize the following areas for childcare: Upstairs: playroom, bathroom #1, and bedroom #2. Off Limit areas include: Upstairs: office, bedroom #1 and bedroom #3 and bathroom #2. All of downstairs is off limits, with the exception of walking upstairs. Off limit areas are inaccessible to children by use of safety gates, safety latches or doorknob covers. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The fire extinguisher is rated 3A:40B:C and is located in the upstairs playroom, smoke detector met regulations and is operational. There was no carbon monoxide detector in home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care and poisons are to be locked away. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The fireplace located in the living room is securely screened. Applicant stated there is no pool or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any pool or bodies of water during inspection. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has a working cell phone. Applicant stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home. Applicant maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by landlord and approves licensee to care for eight (8) children. Applicant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires on 9/2025. Applicant completed 8 hours of preventative health which included nutrition and lead training on 11/2021. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 10/31/2023. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and met regulations. Required documents are posted. Applicant and adult residents in the home have criminal record clearances and/or exemptions on file. 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 advised applicant that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes. Applicant does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to clients at this time. IMS policy was discussed. 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 . LPA discussed California Megan's Law and provided licensee the following website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on the following: PIN20-24-CCP Safe Sleep Regulations, lead exposure, SIDS, shaken baby, child abuse reporting, community resources, children\342\200\231s records, facility records, required postings, immunizations, unusual incident report, facility roster, car seat law, visual for ratio/capacity, fire/disaster drill log. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. 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. 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. LPA discussed the maximum capacity for a small family childcare home: four infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or six children with no more than three infants; or , with landlord consent, eight children with no more than two infants, one child in kindergarten or elementary school and one child at least age six, including children under age 10 who live in the home. 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. San Diego Regional Office Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: \302\267 Secure downstairs kitchen cabinets that contain knives and cleaning products to make inaccessible to children. \302\267 Secure downstairs half bathroom to make it inaccessible to children. \302\267 Add additional upper locks to the (3) three sliding doors upstairs. \302\267 Secure upstairs bedroom #1, bedroom #3, and office with safety latches or doorknob covers to make inaccessible to children. \302\267 Purchase and install a carbon monoxide detector. A Regular Small Family Child Care Home license may be issued upon final file review. LPA Meier explained inspection report to applicant, applicant stated she understood. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Myrline Joseph.