Pre-licensing visit·February 28, 2023

On February 28, 2023 at 2:55 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Marilou Monico and Ashley Lopez conducted an announced Prelicensing Inspection. LPAs met with Liz Quintero Vega, Applicant, and explained the nature of today's visit. Per Applicant, the adults that reside in the home are herself and her husband. The home is two-storey with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:00 AM. Applicant has completed the Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on January 14, 2025. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on August 19, 2021. Applicant's immunizations in measles, pertussis, and flu are on file. Applicant leases the home and lease agreement was submitted to Licensing. Applicant states that she is planning to obtain daycare insurance once licensed. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPAs observed barricaded stairs, barricaded fireplace, gated kitchen, gated stairs, fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fenced backyard. Off limit areas inside the home are: entire upstairs including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen and garage located on the first floor. Off limit areas outdoor: left side yard. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children both indoor/outdoor. There were no bodies of water observed. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Continuation on next pages: Forms of discipline used by Applicant: talking to children and redirection. Cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPAs informed Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented. Applicant, Liz Quintero Vega, 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs discussed the requirements of Assembly Bill(AB) 633 with the Applicant. The Applicant understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPAs discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. LPAs provided and 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. LPAs 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 she registers all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Continuation on next page: LPAs provided and reviewed 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Applicant states that she is not planning to provide IMS at this time. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . PIN 22-02-CCP - Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Center and Family Care Homes was provided to Applicant. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Liz Quintero Vega. A license for a Small Family Child Care Home is granted effective today, February 28, 2023.