Pre-licensing visit·July 26, 2025

On July 26, 2025, at 9:02 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an announced Pre-licensing Inspection and met with Applicant, Aurelia Dolores Ramirez. LPA informed Applicant of the nature and purpose of the inspection. The applicant informed the LPA of the intention to maintain operating hours of a Family Childcare Home (FCCH) from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday- Saturday. The applicant also informed LPA of the intention to provide care for children 0 to 13 years of age. Applicant was informed changes in licensing hours and/or the ages of children supervised and cared for can be altered upon notifying CCLD in writing of the given modifications and/or changes. The applicant reports three (3) adults that live in the home and three (3) adults have received criminal record clearance. LPA notes that at the time of inspection there was the applicant and spouse (Moises Ortiz Hernandez) in the home. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the residence with the Applicant. The home is a single-story home . LPA did not observe any number or letter describing entrance to home. LPA advised the applicant to secure a means to direct traffic to her home. LPA informed the applicant that LPA could not find immediate access to the home and parents will have the same problem. The home consists of three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, one (1) living room area, dining room, kitchen, separated garage, and outdoor backyard. The applicant reported day care services will occur in the living room, bathroom, dining room, kitchen, bedroom 2 (decorated for daycare), and backyard. Meanwhile the rest of the home will be inaccessible. There are secured safety doorknob covers on the bedroom doors making the bedrooms inaccessible to children in care. Additionally, the applicant has a secure gate to the entrance of the hall leading to the bedrooms, preventing access. LPA observed that the living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom 2, and backyard have plenty of spacing and ventilation for the comfort of children in care. The bathroom was clean and orderly. LPA note there are no toxins and dangerous items in the bathroom accessible to children in care. \302\267 The home has a combination of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors which were tested at 9:20 AM and found operational. \302\267 The LPA observed a 75inch television in the living room resting on top of a dresser and must be secured from falling. \302\267 LPA notes, the applicant does have a pack-in-play with several beds for children over the age of two (2) years old in bedroom 2. However, a closet is observed in the bedroom for daycare that must be secured from access to children. \302\267 LPA reminded the Applicant of the importance of monitoring infants and keeping up with the infant safe sleep plan and log. \302\267 Knives are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible. \302\267 Cleaning supplies are in the locked separated garage, inaccessible to children. \302\267 During inspection medications were observed in an elevated dresser in the applicant\342\200\231s bedroom (bedroom 3) and inaccessible to children. \302\267 LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the home in the kitchen. However, the receipt has been misplaced, and the applicant will need to supply the receipt to LPA prior to licensing the home. LPA reminded Applicant of the responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. \302\267 LPA observed items, equipment, toys, and furnishings for the children in care that are in good condition and age appropriate. LPA advised the Applicant to check daily for insects and animals which may pose a threat to children in care prior to children having access to play structures and toys. \302\267 Applicant reported drinking water will be accessible by means of water bottles in the home and individual cups will be supplied throughout the day. \302\267 LPA confirmed with the applicant there are no bodies of water. \302\267 Applicant reported there are no guns and ammo in the home. LPA observed the backyard to provide ample room for children\342\200\231s activities. Back yard is completely fenced by wood and footing consisting of artificial grass. \302\267 The applicant reported that children will have access to the back yard area. \302\267 LPA observed toys and items in good condition to provide enjoyment to children in care. Applicant is reminded to check daily prior to allowing children access to outside toys. \302\267 There are multiple gates in the outdoor play area of the backyard with a lock preventing access to the outside except for emergencies. \302\267 A separated garage was observed in the backyard locked and inaccessible. In the garage are items belonging to the owner of the home and chemicals/cleaning supplies the applicant stores. Other items in the garage were observed to be tools and supplies the family has stored. \302\267 LPA reminded the applicant to always supervise children in care. LPA record review revealed all documents as noted below. \302\267 The applicant completed FCCH orientation on 2/08/2024. \302\267 Preventative Health training was completed on 4/20/2024. \302\267 Pediatric CPR/First Aid (EMSA approved) and expires 2/2026. \302\267 Applicant completed Mandated Reporter training which expires 1/26/2027. \302\267 LPA observed immunization records for all adults residing in the home. LPA reminded Applicant of obligation to maintain current training and certifications. \302\267 Applicant does not have liability insurance for the license yet. LPA provided Applicant with Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance form (LIC 282). 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. The applicant, Aurelia Dolores Ramirez has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children. APPLICANT Aurelia Dolores Ramirez stated she will not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with applicant Aurelia Dolores Ramirez, 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. 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. On this date, July 25, 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; 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. 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 Applicant, 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. The home does not meet Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a small (6) FCCH license. The application is pending subject for completion of the following corrections: 1. The LPA observed a 75inch television in the living room resting on top of a dresser and must be secured from falling. 2. LPA did not observe any number or letter describing entrance to home. LPA advised the applicant to secure a means to direct traffic to her home. LPA informed the applicant that LPA could not find immediate access to the home and parents will have the same problem. 3. A closet is observed in the bedroom for daycare that must be secured from access to children. 4. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the home in the kitchen. However, the receipt has been misplaced, and the applicant will need to supply the receipt to LPA prior to licensing the home Corrections are to be completed and proof will be sent to LPA Mendez by photo to email at Joaquin.Mendez@dss.ca.gov or by text at (805)951-0654 by the end of business day August 6, 2025. A notice of site visit was given to applicant Aurelia Dolores Ramirez, 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, Aurelia Dolores Ramirez in the applicant\342\200\231s preferred language, Spanish.