Pre-licensing visit·September 16, 2024

On 9/16/2024 at 3:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above address. LPA met with applicant; and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Family Childcare Home (FCCH) will provide a night time care to support the needs of parents who require assistance during late hours. The FCCH will provide care to children from 0 to 14 years of age. Applicant and LPA toured the home. This is a single-family home consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Accessible areas to children are living room, dining, 2 bedrooms, 1 for napping and 1 for playing, and one bathroom. Inaccessible areas are kitchen, master bedroom, backyard and garage. Applicant stated that outdoor activities will be done in the nearby park where physical and visual supervision is required. Baby gates are installed between the dining and kitchen, it was observed that all inaccessible areas have child safety lock making them inaccessible to day care children LPA observed age-appropriate toys, cots and playpens. It is noted that applicant initially applied for license to operate a Large Family Child Care Home. However, upon review, the required qualification to apply for large license could not be verified. Continued on LIC 809 The bathroom for children\342\200\231s use is free of toxins during the time of the inspection. Dual carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found to be functional. Fire extinguisher was purchased on 6/20/29024. The applicant stated that there are no guns and ammunition in the home, nobodies of water were observed. Applicant completed the FCCH orientation on 10/18/2022, the preventative health, and nutrition on 11/4/2022. Applicant also completed Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR training on 7/16/2024 (expires on 7/16/2026) while the Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 7/25/2024 (expires on 7/25/2026) Applicant was reminded that it is her responsibility to renew the required training every two years. 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\342\200\231s 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, 9/16/2024, 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; 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. The applicant leases the home and provided proof of control of property. Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). 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, Issuance of the Small Family Child Care License is pending subject for further review.