Pre-licensing visit·June 4, 2024

On June 4,2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Applicant LeStarr Converse (A1) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. A1plans to operate Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-5:00PM. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA accessing Guardian. On 4/17/2024, 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. The Applicant rents the home and has provided a copy of the rental agreement. Because the Applicant leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. 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). Report continues on LIC 809-C\342\200\246. Page 2\342\200\246 A health and safety inspection. A1 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. The FCCH is two story 4-bedroom, three and a half bathroom home. There is also a kitchen, downstairs office, living room, dining room, laundry area, upstairs loft and garage. LPA verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. A1 will utilize the backyard for the outdoor play area. A1 shall supervision of children in care during outdoor play hours. There are no bodies of water on the property. A1 stated there is are no pets in the home.The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are: the entire upstairs including the bedrooms and loft, kitchen, downstairs office, laundry area and the garage. A1 understands that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection. LPA observed cleaners and chemicals are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed knives stored in the kitchen and are inaccessible to children. A 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed in the home. A1 stated there are no firearms in the home. LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training with A1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees complete training as specified on Mandated Reporter duties and to renew training every 2 years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at http://www.mandatedreporterca.com . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. A1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 7/2025. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was verified for A1 and expires on 3/2026 . Completion of Preventative Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead exposure, was verified before the inspection. Proof of required immunizations for A1 and her husband was also verified before the inspection. LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with A1 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 A1 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 discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months old. LPA provided a copy of the LIC 9227/Individual Sleeping Plan to be completed for infants under 12 months old. Continued on LIC 809-C Page 3\342\200\246. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 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 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 by way of our communication platform. 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 communications. A1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A1 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. A1 understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. A1 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. A1 understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; Licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. A1 understands that if she wants to make any OFF-limits area an ON-limits area, she must notify Licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. A1 understands that children\342\200\231s and staff\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LPA reviewed with A1 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. A1 understands that fire drills must be conducted and documented once every 6 months. Effective today 6/4/24, facility will be approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only, or up to 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with A1, LeStarr Converse.