Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On May 15, 2023, at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Maria Olguin-Leon, conducted an announced, pre-licensing relocation inspection. LPA met with applicant, Lilia Zhambalova and explained the purpose of the inspection. Applicant submitted a relocation application to our department on April 14, 2023. Applicant has relocated from Facility #414004950 to this location. Hours of operation will Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. Fire Department approved fire clearance on May 10, 2023.
With applicant, LPA inspected the indoors and outdoors of the home, for health and safety hazards. The home is a single level home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen & garage. The
DAY CARE AREAS
are the living rooms, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, and backyard. The
OFF-LIMIT AREAS
are bedrooms #1, #2, and #3, dining room, kitchen, and garage. Kitchen and dining room are walk through area to living room #2 and backyard. Off limits hallway and bedrooms are properly barricaded with childproof gate. Applicant was notified any off-limit areas are not to be used as a day care area without prior approval from department.
LPA observed the following: Home was clean and orderly. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size tables, chairs, beds, and playpens. Closets, cabinets are all locked and inaccessible with locks or outlets covers. Living room #2 includes a fireplace that is properly barricaded and made inaccessible to children.
Home has ventilation and lighting throughout. Home has a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger will be stored inaccessible to children behind child safety locked cabinets and/or located in off limit areas. Per applicant, home does not have any no guns or weapons. Outdoor is completely fenced with artificial grass for cushioning falls. Sides of backyard are properly barricaded with child proof gates.
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Applicants plans to provide meals (breakfast, lunch & two snacks). Applicant has liability insurance via Accord. A designated cell phone will remain home during daycare hours.
LPA reviewed the LIC311D, Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home, children\342\200\231s forms/ records, facility forms, and information to be posted. Applicant is registered for CPR/First Aid and will email a copy of certification to LPA. Applicant Mandated Reporter training certificate (AB1207) is current that will expire 05/2025.
LPA and applicants discussed licensing regulations and the capacity requirements. Any children under 10 years of age that live in the home, will be counted in overall capacity. Applicants were advised that all food containers brought from home must be properly stored and labelled. Applicants plan to provide a food service if necessary. Children also have the option to provide their own meals. LPA discussed sanitation and allergies with applicants.
Applicants understand the required emergency disaster drills are to be conducted and documented at least once every six months. Applicants understand that the use of baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not to be used for children in care. Smoking is prohibited inside a Family Childcare Home.
Applicants were reminded that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility, unless he or she has been immunized for influenza, pertussis and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety Code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.
Applicants were reminded that all adults 18 years and over living or working in the home, including employee and volunteers, must obtain criminal 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/ per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicants and discussed Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Web page at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licesning/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA informed the applicants of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on United States consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at
http://www.cpsc.gov/
and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services-IMS.
For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) / (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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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 communication platform. To receive important license-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD important information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-lciensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Large Family Child Care Provisional License is approved and will be effective as today, 05/16/2023
-Applicant will complete and submitted CPR/First Aid certification to .
-Purchase a first aid kit
-Secure cables outside.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Lilia Zhambalova.