Pre-licensing visit·June 28, 2024

On June 28, 2024, at 2:15pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Nguyen conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Ruby Heredia. LPA was granted permission to tour of the family childcare home that was led by the applicant. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home follows standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. The hours of operation are: Monday-Sunday from 6AM-5AM. The home is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom single story home. The day care areas include: living room, kitchen, bedroom #2, bedroom #3, hall bathroom and front yard. The off-limit areas during childcare hours include: Bedroom #1 and attached bathroom and garage. It is made inaccessible to children with the use of doorknob covers on the exterior of the doors. Applicant will utilize the fenced front yard for outdoor activities. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Applicant stated there no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed there was no bodies of water. There is an electric heater in the home that is located in the living room. LPA observed the electric heater has a safety screen in front of the heater and meets the requirements of regulation 102417(g)(1). The carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms meet requirements and are in working order. The fire extinguisher is rated 2-A:10-B-C and is located in the living room. The applicant states there are no firearms, no other weapons, or ammunition in the home. Cleaning compounds, medication and poisons are in a high cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children. Applicant has a working telephone service. Applicant does have toys, equipment, and furniture available for day care children. The designated area to isolate sick children is in bedroom #3. Applicant has napping equipment for children and understands safe sleep regulations (102425(a-b). 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 obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services with applicant and will discuss at a later date when there are children enrolled. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 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. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian . If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . LPA discussed the maximum capacity for a small family child care 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. No corrections were observed during the inspection. A small family childcare home license may be issued upon final file review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Ruby Heredia. On this date, 06/28/2024, 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.\342\200\235 Applicant has completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 05/2024. Applicant was advised that all helpers will need to complete this training. Applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health practices. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 05/2026. LPA advised applicant that the Mandated Reporter and Pediatric CPR and First aid certificates expire every 2 years. Applicant was advised all helpers will need to complete this training if left alone with children. Required documents are posted. Applicant and all adult residents in the home have all received criminal record clearances or exemptions on file. Immunization records were reviewed prior to prelicensing. 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 advised 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. LPA reviewed with the 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA also discussed unusual incident reporting, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, community resources and emergency disaster logs. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours: walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and johnny bouncy seats. Corporal punishment and smoking are also not allowed in the day care.