Pre-licensing visit·April 2, 2025

On 04/02/25, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Elvira Sierra met with Applicant, Christina Castro the purpose of an announced change of location. Previously, the applicant was licensed (#393622374) at a different loc ation and has recently moved to current location. Facility is a single story three bedrooms and two bathrooms house. Facility hours of operation will be seven days a week 24 hours a day. LPA advised applicant to never exceed 24 hours of consecutive care. Present in the facility was licensee, licensee's husband and her two daughters. No children were present. LPA inspected all areas of the home for health and safety. Off-limit areas are; All bedrooms (including bathroom inside master bedroom) living room, dining room, kitchen, all closets except first hallway closet, indoor patio area,garage,side yard, front yard, storage shed area located in the backyard, and enclosed garbage area. Living room and indoor patio area will only be used when transition to the backyard. The applicant acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Adult residents have criminal record clearances on file with the Department. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate for Licensee and (expires on 04/20/26).Mandated Reporter expires on 04/01/2027. Parent's Rights, current Emergency Disaster Plan were observed posted. Safe toys and comfortable accommodations were observed. The applicant stated there are no weapons in the home and no bodies of water were observed. Home was observed having a 2A:10-BC fire extinguisher, a working telephone and dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Cleaning compounds and hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area is fenced for supervision and is free from defects or dangerous conditions . Applicant understands children must have on-site supervision in unfenced areas and during water activities. Report continues on subsequent page 809C-- The applicant stated that she will be transporting clients if needed. Applicant acknowledges that only drivers licensed for the type of vehicle to be operated shall be permitted to transport children in care, the manufacturer's rated seating capacity of the vehicle shall not be exceeded, motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating condition, and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Applicant will provide meals for clients and she is enroll with the San Joaquin food program. Applicant rents the home and provides LPA with a copy of the Lease Agreement. LPA explained about obtaining $300,000 liability insurance. Applicant understands that until a policy is obtained, an affidavit must be used. LPA advised the applicant that baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. It was discussed that fire drills must be conducted and documented at least every six months; LPA provided applicant with a Fire Drill Log form.The license was informed that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires the Licensee to be absence more than 20 percent per day. 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. 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 . Report continues on subsequent page 809C-- 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 the 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 . On this date, 03/19/25, 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Effective today 04/02/25, facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care License to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants. Without assistance, the ratios revert to those for small family childcare homes. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form not on file. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Christina Castro.