Pre-licensing visit·February 25, 2025

On 2/25/2025 at 9:10:am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vicky Williamson conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection for the purpose of a change of location with applicant, Kelainne 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. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 6:00am - 10:00pm. This two story three (3) bedroom, three (3) bathroom home was toured and inspected. Applicant will use the following areas for childcare: living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom #3 (hallway) and the fenced backyard. Off limit areas include the entire upstairs: bedroom #1 (master bedroom), bedroom #2, bedroom #3, bathroom #1 (inside of master bedroom), bathroom #2 (upstairs hallway), laundry room (downstairs) and garage. Off limit areas were not made inaccessible to children during the time of inspection. LPA observed the following: the safety gate on the stairway was not secure, the garage and laundry room doors had doorknob covers that were not secured, a rose bush with thorns, debri and other hazardous items were located in the backyard. Applicant stated that she will make off limit areas inaccessible to children and provide proof to the Department. Applicant stated that she will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities for the children. LPA informed applicant to ensure that children are always supervised during outdoor activities. Applicant is reminded that when children under 5 years of age are present, the stairway must be barricaded. 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. The fire extinguisher is a 2-A:10-B:C and is located at the entrance of the home. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and, medications were made inaccessible to children by use of cabinet safety latches. Applicant has children's toys, play equipment and books available. The applicant has a working cell phone. See LIC 809C Continuation\342\200\246 Applicant stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises during the time of inspection. Applicant stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home. 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. Applicant completed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certification on 12/27/2024. Applicant completed 8 hours of preventative health which included nutrition and lead training on 10/2/2022. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 11/2026. Applicant is reminded that Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification must completed every two years. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and are complete for applicant. Required documents were posted during the time of inspection. 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 . 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... On this date, 2/25/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) 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. 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . 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 at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 . Applicant states that she is financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes. The Department received a granted fire clearance approval from the Fire Marshal on 12/12/2024. Applicant provided proof of control of property to the Department. 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. LPA and licensee discussed the maximum number of children for whom care shall be provided when there is an assistant in the home, including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home shall be either: Twelve (12) children with no more than four of whom may be infants and 8 older children over the age of 2 years or Fourteen (14) children, with no more than three infants (birth to 24 months) and at least two of the children with 1 child enrolled in kindergarten and 1 child at least six years of age with landlord consent (LIC 9149). A Large Family Child Care Home license may be issued upon final file review and corrections to the following: - Place a secure safety gate at the bottom of stairway. - Place secure door knob covers on the garage and laundry room doors. - Make the rose bush in the backyard inaccessible to children. - Remove debri and hazardous items from the backyard. Applicant stated that corrections will be submitted no later than, 2/28/2025. See LIC 809C Continuation... 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Kelainne Joseph.