Pre-licensing visit·February 2, 2024

On February 2, 2024 at 1:06 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gigi Reyes and Joaquin Mendez conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above home. LPAs met with the applicant, Tessa Borjas and spouse, Ruben Perez and discussed the purpose of the inspection. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. LPAs and applicant toured the interior and exterior of the home, which is a one-story structure consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, completely fenced backyard and garage. Areas accessible to children will be the living room, one bathroom, kitchen and the fenced backyard. Inaccessible areas are 4 bedrooms, garage and 1 bathroom located in the master bedroom. LPAs observed cots, small chairs, table, playpen age-appropriate toys, books, and equipment for children. It was noted that knives and cleaning materials are kept inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom for children’s use are free of toxins during the time of the inspection, cabinets have magnetic locks. The 2A10 BC fire extinguisher was purchased on 1/22/2024. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found to be functional. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water. The applicant stated that there are no guns and ammunition in the home. Control of property was also reviewed. Continued LIC 809 C Applicant completed the Family Child Care orientation on 5/11/2023. Preventative Health and Safety Training was completed on 6/22/2023. Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR certificate expires on 3/11/2025 while the Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 7/29/2023. Applicant was reminded that AB 1207 and Pediatric CPR should be renewed every 2 years. The applicants stated they do not have liability insurance at this time. LPA discussed the requirement for care providers/employees, including volunteers, to obtain immunization against Influenza, Pertussis, Measles, including verification of TB, with applicant's verification being on file. Prohibited items and equipment in the FCCH, such as walkers, bouncers, etc., were also reviewed with the applicant, as well as the LIC 311D Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Children's record-keeping requirements were also reviewed. 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 . Continued on LIC 809C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: htttps://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. On this date, 2/2/2024, 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; 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. Continued LIC 809C. 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. A notice of site visit was given to applicant, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Tessa Borjas. The Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License is issued effective today February 2, 2024.