Pre-licensing visit·September 1, 2022

On 09/1/2022: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Hernandez conducted an announced Pre-licensing for a Small Family Child Care Home. LPA met with Applicant, Khalida Siamer and explained the purpose of today's inspection and to address the licensees request for a Pre licensing for a small family home. Applicant lives in the home with her husband: Lahouari Aribi. Applicant also lives with her two minor children. Applicant owns the home. Applicant will provide an affidavit to parents that she does not carry insurance but plans to purchase insurance. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection: In Use / On Limits Areas : Living Room, ( Living Room used as Playroom room), front hall, children's bathroom next to kitchen. and back yard. Off Limit Areas : Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Master bedroom and master bathroom, bedrooms 2 and 3, Office, all downstairs: (Basement Room, basement bathroom and Basement bedroom), and Garage. Outdoors: Back yard is fenced and available for the children to use except for the back west side and the north side of home next to kitchen. Fire drills are to be conducted are every 6 months. Applicant will maintain a current children's' roster. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen. There are working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the immediate property. The Applicant understands that all pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water shall be covered or fenced as specified in title 22 regulations to be inaccessible to children. Applicant states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, other similar items and poisons are out of reach, and are inaccessible to children. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE (PAGE #2 - REPORT DATED 9/1/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Applicant currently does not offer IMS. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 A review of guardian records indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12- month period. Supervision of children was discussed with the Applicant. Applicant understands that she must be present in the home at least 80 percent of the hours the day care is in operation and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Applicant understands her capacity options. The Applicant states that she does transport children and understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick child, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat-related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed Applicant that Licensing forms and Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov LPA reviewed the pre licensing packet with the Applicant and Covid-19 Technical assistance. LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleeping plan and form 9227 with the Applicant. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE (PAGE #3 - REPORT DATED 09/1/2022: Licensee does have current Mandated Reporter Certificate and will expire on 02/25/2023. LPA discussed Senate Bill 792, Assembly Bill (AB) 1207 (Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training) which is required training that began on January 1, 2018 and requires renewal every two years, AB 633 was discussed with applicant Licensing forms, Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reported Training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee has a current CPR and First Aid card that expires 2/27/24. Website for resource information: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates LPA also provided the e-mail address for the advocates in order to be added to the quarterly newsletter mailing list, childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov Applicant understands that the application is to be reviewed by Management prior to licensing approval. Upon the issuance of Type A citations, a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report LIC809 has to be posted on the wall and a copy to be given to all parents of currently and newly enrolled children for next 12 months. In addition, copy of LIC9224 Statement Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports need to be signed and kept in child files. A deficiency is NOT being cited based on the LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Applicant. A copy of this report and appeals rights were discussed and left with the Applicant, Khalida Siamer , whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.