Pre-licensing visit·August 14, 2025

On August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted a scheduled pre-licensing visit at the address listed above. LPA met with Applicant, Tiffany Padilla explained the purpose of the visit. Applicant has applied for a large Family Child Care Home License. Currently, the applicant\342\200\231s planned operating hours will be from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday. All adults living in the home have received fingerprint clearance. Applicant rents the home and has given landlord notification. Daycare Areas: Living Room, Dinning Room, Kitchen, Bathroom #1 (Hallway), and a portion of the backyard. Off-Limits Areas: Laundry Room, Hallway (pass-through only), Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3 Bathroom #2, Front Yard, Driveway, and Garage. Applicant confirmed that there are no swimming pools, spas, or other similar bodies of water present. LPA observed an empty fountain in the backyard. LPA informed Applicant that the fountain needed to be removed, fenced, or filled in. Applicant said that they plan to fill it. LPA requires photo documentation of the filled in fountain prior to licensure. LPA verified that Applicant\342\200\231s phone number and email address were current during the visit. LPA and Applicant inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. At this time Applicant has not fully moved in as the Applicant is currently licensed at a different address. LPA inspected the home and the backyard. continued on page 2 page 2 LPA observed that the home was clean and in excellent condition. LPA observed that the bathroom fixtures were operational. LPA observed that the carpet was free of stains and debris. LPA observed that electrical outlets in the daycare areas were covered to prevent children\342\200\231s access. LPA observed a child lock to prevent children\342\200\231s access to the laundry room. There were other child locks in the kitchen to prevent children\342\200\231s access. Applicant plans to bring additional child\342\200\231s locks over from current daycare and will send photos or video once they are installed. Applicant discussed their plans to prepare the yard for children in care. LPA expressed areas of concern and discussed suitable options for the Applicant to implement before children are in care. LPA requires photo and/or video documentation or an in person inspection to ensure that all the areas of concern are addressed. Applicant has an integrated home security system that monitors for smoke, carbon monoxide, and unauthorized entry. LPA observed a test of the detectors and the subsequent call from the monitoring company following up on the alarm being triggered. Applicant showed the LPA photos of the toys, furniture, and educational materials that are at their currently licensed home. LPA informed Applicant that prior to licensure the applicant must provide evidence that they are living in the home and that the home has suitable furnishings for children. Applicant will provide meals through a meal program and will post menus. LPA reviewed Applicant\342\200\231s records and found that their Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR training are current. Applicant used an EMSA approved training program. LPA reminded Applicant that both the MRT and First Aid/CPR need to be renewed every two years and that current copies need to be available for review. Applicant stated that they understood. LPA discussed with Applicant the requirement to be present in the home ensuring that children are supervised. In the event of a temporary absence, Applicant shall arrange for a substitute adult to provide care and supervision for children. A suitable adult shall have fingerprint clearance, MRT certification, and First Aid/CPR. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Applicant stated that they understood. continued on page 3 Page 3 The Applicant has obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151). Applicant is requesting a capacity of 12 children. The applicant is advised that if they want to change increase the capacity then a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149) and a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. LPA informed applicant that their own children under the age of ten years old, would be included in the capacity. Applicant stated that they understood. LPA reviewed the pre-licensing packet with the Applicant going over all the required postings, required forms, and paperwork. Copies of required forms and Entrance Checklist were provided to the applicant. LPA reviewed the ratio and capacity of a small and large family child care home license. Applicant submitted some additional documentation that the LPA had requested in order to complete the file. Applicant plans to have liability insurance. LPA informed applicant that if they do not get liability insurance, then parents must sign the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282). Applicant stated that they understood. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/\342\200\214inspection-process 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. continued on page 4 Page 4 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-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. 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. 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-care-licensing/ subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. continued on page 5 Page 5 LPA requires photo and/or video documentation or an in person inspection to ensure that all the areas of concern are addressed. LPA\342\200\231s areas of concern and Applicant\342\200\231s plan to address them. - The empty fountain will be filled. - The electrical meter will be covered with a container so that is still accessible, but covered. - The water shut off pipe, will be cover it with foam, which can be removed for access. - Planters are to be filled so they are flushed with the paved area. Applicant plans to also use foam mats. - The sprinklers that extend past the area that is planned to be filled. Applicant plans to remove them. - There is a lattice structure around a locked shed. It needs to be sanded, painted or stained, needs some additional staples to secure it, and some wood rot needs to be address. Applicant plans to barricade the area until the appropriate repairs are made. - LPA observed that there was an exposed metal handle that turns to open the window. These are removable. There is some exposed metal that the Applicant plans to cover. - Applicant plans to remove floor to ceiling curtains and the mechanisms to open and close them. - Applicant plans to put in barricades to cover the fireplace and prevent access to off-limits areas. - Applicant will cover the four registers in the daycare areas with suitable coverings to prevent children\342\200\231s access. - Applicant will put up the required postings such as the Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), the Earthquake Preparedness Check List (LIC9148), and the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) were posted at the entrance where children will be dropped off and picked up by their caregivers. - Applicant will provide a photo of a fully charged fire 3A40BC fire extinguisher. - Applicant will provide photos that all the accessible children\342\200\231s cabinets will have child safety locks. Licensure approval is pending an approved fire inspection. Applicant was reminded that they must surrender their other license upon closing the other location. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Tiffany Padilla. Applicant requested that a digital copy of the report be sent to the email address provided.