Pre-licensing visit·August 8, 2025

On 08/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Mendoza conducted an announced Prelicensing Inspection. LPAs met with Applicant, Jaime Camacho, LPA explained to him the purpose of today's visit. Also present in the home was the Applicant's Niece Veronica Vallejo. Per Licensee, the only adults living in the home will be himself, his Niece and Andres Sierraalfonso. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Ages to be served are from 3 months to 10 years old. Applicant submitted proof of completion in Health and Safety class including Nutrition and Lead Poisoning Prevention which was completed on 4/6/2025. Applicant's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 10/30/2024. Applicant's immunization's in measles, pertussis, and flu are on file. Applicant's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 9/23/2025. Applicant stated that they are interested in purchasing daycare insurance once licensed. LPA informed them that while the daycare is uninsured, parents need to be provided and sign LIC 282. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Off limit areas inside the home: Garage, Bedroom three on facility sketch and the bathroom in the master bedroom. Off Limit area outdoors is the left side of the backyard which is gated off. and one shed which will be locked. On Limits in doors: is one master bedroom, one bathroom, one bedroom, kitchen and both living rooms.. On limits outdoors: is the backyard play area, the right side of the house with two planting beds. The home is clean and orderly, with heaters and fans added for safety and comfort of the children . There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children in the backyard and indoor play area. The backyard is fenced and there were no bodies of water observed. Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. Cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Applicant stated that he will be providing snacks and lunches to the children. LPA 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. LPA informed Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented. Applicant, Jaime, 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. LPA 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). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicants and advised them 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 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. 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)/ (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. On August 6, 2025, the California Attorney General - Megan's Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have 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 child care by connecting them to child care 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Jaime Camacho and his Niece Veronica Vallejo .