Pre-licensing visit·October 29, 2025

On October 29, 2025 at approximately 9:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Zaragoza and Maria Olguin Leon conducted a follow up pre-licensing inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted access by the staff assistants. Per staff assistants, the licensee is not present, they stepped out. At approximately 10:05 am the licensee arrived at the facility. LPAs met with applicant, Linh Tran, and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included applicant only. Applicant submitted an application for a family child care home 08/29/2025 for a change of location. Applicant relocated to current address. Applicant lives in a two-level home with their adult son, adult daughter, adult daughters partner, and 1 minor child. Applicant plans to operate Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. Applicant plans to care for children ages 0 months to school age (8 years old). With applicant, LPAs inspected the entire home, inside and outside, for health and safety hazards. The home is a two-level home that consists of 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony deck, backyard, front yard, laundry room, and garage. The DAY CARE AREAS located on the first level of the home: bedroom#4, bedroom #5, bedroom #6, bedroom #7, bathroom #4, bathroom #5, living room, dining room, and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the entire second level of the home: stairs, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, master bedroom #2, master bathroom #2, bedroom #3, bathroom #3, laundry room, balcony deck, garage, and front yard. Off limit areas are made inaccessible with child safety door handles and installed child safety gates. LPAs observed the day care area to be clean and safe. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher. Home is equipped with multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. During previous visit, LPAs tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and were observed to be working. LPAs observed a fully stocked First Aid Kid. Day care areas were observed to be equipped with a variety of toys, materials and furniture that were age appropriate. There is a fireplace in the living room that is properly barricaded and made inaccessible. Cabinet corners were observed to have corner covers. LPAs observed all electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with safety covers, and confirmed bedroom to be ready for operation. LPAs observed door handles to have child proof door handles locks. LPAs observed the mirror in bedroom #5 to have installed child safety locks on the mirror. LPAs also observed cabinets in the living room to have child safety door handles. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) The kitchen is off limit and knives, and sharp objects are made inaccessible with installed child safety gate. Bathrooms were observed to be in proper working conditions. LPAs confirmed applicants installed trashcans in the bathroom with trashcan lids on them. The bathroom is equipped with age-appropriate toileting equipment and sanitation products. LPAs observed 1 changing table. Per applicant, parents will provide diapers and wipes for enrolled children. The backyard area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPAs observed the outdoor area to have cement and sand flooring. LPAs observed a small play structure in the backyard. LPAs observed the backyard to have a variety of toys and equipment that were age appropriate. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. The applicant was reminded baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and any other similar items are not to be used for children in care. LPAs observed required licensing posting to be posted in the living room. Per applicant, they plan to provide sheets for napping, and parents will provide the blankets. Per applicant sheets and blankets will be washed weekly. Applicants\342\200\231 discipline policy will be redirection and communicating with children. The designated isolation area will be in the living room, separate from other children in care. LPAs reminded applicant; children must be supervised at all times. The applicant plans to provide a food service that includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Food preparation, sanitization, children's allergies were discussed. Applicant's CPR/First Aid training is current and will expires 01/2027. Applicant's Mandated Reporter training certification is also current and will expire 06/2026. LPAs reminded applicants CPR/First Aid training and Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years. Applicants was also reminded Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years by all staff working with children. Applicant has proof of required immunizations (MMR, Tdap and Flu) that were provided to LPAs. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms 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. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) Applicant was also reminded about capacity limits and ratios for a large family day care home. LPAs reminded applicant that an assistant must be present when operating as a large license. LPAs reminded applicant when an assistant is not present, licensee must operate within capacity limits of a small family child care home. The applicant provided proof of control of property. 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 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-andresources/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. On this date, 06/11/2025, 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. (Continue Report on Page 4...) (Continued, Page 4...) Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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-carelicensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Applicant was reminded they shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. The substitute cannot be another licensed provider. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Applicant cannot engage in outside employment that may directly or indirectly infringe applicant\342\200\231s ability to be the primary caregiver in the family childcare home. Applicant is the only individual responsible and liable for everything that occurs in the home, Applicant\342\200\231s must remain in respective home during daycare hours. Applicant understands children enrolled in home shall not commingle with children enrolled in ADU, as they are two separate licenses. Applicant understands all enrolled children files must be kept in the home and not the ADU. Applicant understands all adults living and working in the home must be fingerprint cleared and associated to home. Applicant must live in home. (Continue Report on Page 5...) (Continued, Page 5...) Applicant understands if a complaint is received in Regional Office that applicant does not live in home, complaint will be substantiated. Applicant must be aware of the department\342\200\231s regulations. Applicant stated they understood and are aware of the importance to be in compliance with all licensing regulations. Prior to recommended licensure, the following must be comp leted : -Pending management review and approval. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Linh Tran.