Pre-licensing visit·April 22, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos met with Applicant, Dawna Kirn for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant's tentative hours are Monday-Sunday with the option for overnight care. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. The one story home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The off-limits areas in the home include the master bedroom, master bathroom, kitchen pantry, laundry room, garage, and the 2 backyard side areas. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by a closed door, door knob covers, baby gates and/ or baby latches. Applicant understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an ON-limits area, they must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in the area. Outdoor play area was toured. There are no bodies of water on the premises and no weapons. LPA verified toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. 2A10BC fire extinguisher and first aid kit were observed. LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with applicant. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . Applicant has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate with an expiration of 05/2025 . Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 0 3/2026 . 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. Report continues on 809-C... 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. To receive important licensed related information, 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. Because the applicant rents 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 has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 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 to 8 children. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 Report continues on 809-C... 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. The California Attorney General - Megan’s 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. 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. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs; Licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the LIC 624/ Unusual Incident Report shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; Licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. Applicant understands that children’s and staff’s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, Children’s Forms/Records, Facility Forms/Records, and Information to be Posted. Applicant understands that fire drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. As of today, April 22, 2024, Dawna Kirn is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home licensed to serve a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only. Infants are children under the age of 2. A notice of site visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Dawna Kirn.