Pre-licensing visit·July 9, 2025

This is a change of location, previous facility number 426216642. On 7/09/2025, at 9:40 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an announced Pre-license Inspection of the abovementioned residence and met with Applicant Maria Rodas Hernandez. LPA informed Applicant of the nature and purpose of the inspection. The applicant informed LPA of the intention to maintain operating hours of a Family Childcare Home (FCCH) from 4:30 AM- 7:00 PM, Monday- Saturday. Applicants also intend to care for children 0 years of age to 12 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 of the given modifications and/or changes. At the time of inspection LPA observed the applicant alone in the home at the time of the inspection. There are four (4) adults associated with the home and all adults are cleared through The Guardian website. LPA, in the company of Applicant, toured the interior and exterior of the residence in its entirety. The residence has four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living room (furnished into daycare), kitchen, dining room, garage, and back yard. The areas to be used for childcare within the residence are the living room (furnished into daycare), dining room, restroom in hall, and back yard. While the remainder of the home is excluded from care. However, LPA notes access to the backyard is through the garage. The applicant states the garage will only be used to access the outdoor play yard in the backyard. LPA observed the homes water heater and must be made inaccessible when children are present. The applicant states she will secure the water heaters access and send proof by the end of business day 7/09/2025 . LPA observed doorknob covers on all remaining bedroom doors and garage, making these rooms inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the residence to be clean and orderly. Additionally, the residence has spaced and ventilation for children in care. \302\267 LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the area for childcare with a service date of June 06,2024. LPA notes this is expired. The applicant states this is a new fire extinguisher, and she does not have the current receipt. LPA reminded Applicant of the responsibility to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually . Applicant will find the receipt or send proof of purchase to LPA by the end of business day 7/09/2025 \302\267 The residence has a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the hall was tested at 10:19 AM. and found to be operable. \302\267 The hall has multiple closets with safety a doorknob covers and locks. In the closets are children\342\200\231s jackets, blankets, and toys. All closets in the hall are locked and inaccessible. No items were found to be dangerous or harmful to children. \302\267 A wall heater in the living room is observed to be covered with a mesh cover screwed to the wall preventing access. \302\267 A second wall heater is in the hall and is covered and inaccessible. \302\267 The restroom to be used for children in care is observed to be clean and free of toxins. \302\267 Sharps are locked in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen making them inaccessible to children in care. \302\267 Medications are in a locked bedroom belonging to the applicant and inaccessible to children in care. \302\267 Kitchen stove had knob covers making them inaccessible to children in care. \302\267 Water will be supplied by individual cups and the home has water bottles the applicant will use to replenish children as needed throughout the day. Children will be supplied individual cups. \302\267 Toys and children\342\200\231s furniture was observed to be in good shape for the comfort of children of various ages. LPA reminds the applicant to make daily check to toys and tables prior to allowing children access. \302\267 LPA observed no bodies of water in the back yard. \302\267 Applicant reports there are no guns or ammo in the home. The backyard will be used by FCCH. \302\267 LPA observed the front and back patio to have shaded covering and enclosed by wooden fencing with an emergency exit gate if needed. The footing in the area is artificial grass throughout the accessible area. \302\267 LPA notes the back patio of the residence is enclosed by fencing exceeding five feet. \302\267 In the Back patio are various toys and equipment for the enjoyment of children. Additionally, LPA reminded Applicant to replace play equipment and toys when such items began to degrade or are not in good repair. LPA's record review revealed Applicant's documents to be current and completed. LPA reminded the Applicant of obligation to maintain current training and certifications. 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. Because the applicant Maria Rodas Hernandez rents 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). Applicant Maria Rodas Hernandez states she will wait for facility to open to decide on the needs for offer Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-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 (TW} and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Applicant 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. 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 of infant devices or their purchased equipment. On this date, 7/09/2025, 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 address. 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. 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. 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 platform. 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 application is pending subject for completion of the following: \302\267 The applicant states the garage will only be used to access the outdoor play yard in the backyard. LPA observed the homes water heater and must be made inaccessible when children are present pre-license inspection . \302\267 LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the area for childcare with a service date of June 06,2024. LPA notes this is expired. Applicant states corrections will be completed by the end of business day 7/09/2025. LPA Mendez left his business card with information for the applicant. Proof will be sent to LPA by email or text to confirm complete. A notice of site visit was given to applicant Maria Rodas Hernandez, 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, Maria Rodas Hernandez; in preferred language, Spanish.