Pre-licensing visit·June 25, 2025

On 06/25/2025 at 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted Pre-licensing Visit. LPA met with the Applicant Melanie Marquez and explained the nature of site visit. Applicant submitted a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Large License Application and received in the Regional Office on 01/27/25. Present on this visit were the Applicant's Spouse and Applicant\342\200\231s Mother. The home plans to operate from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The applicant received a Fire Clearance from Milpitas Fire Department on 06/17/2025. LPA toured the home to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Applicant. The home is a one-story home. The home is neat and clean with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The On-Limit Areas are the Main Day Care Room (adjacent to Kitchen and Side Yard), Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Hallway Bathroom (adjacent to the Master Bedroom), the Side Yard (right side when facing the home), and the Front Yard. The Front Yard will be the designated outdoor play area that is fully fenced. LPA reminded the Applicant that during an outdoor play, visual supervision is required. The Living Room and the Master Bedroom Bathroom will be designated as the isolation areas when a child gets sick. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, play / activity equipment and a crib in the Main Day Care Room that appeared to be clean and free from defects and dangerous conditions. The Off-Limit Areas are all the bedrooms and the Master Bedroom Bathroom, the backyard, the side yard (left side when facing the home), and the garage. LPA observed safety gates installed on the On-Limit side yard. LPA discussed to the applicant that the Off Limit Areas will be inaccessible to children by locked doors, safety gates and visual supervision. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The home does have a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide and working cell phone. The applicant stated that there are no firearms on the premises. The applicant completed the Health and Safety training with Lead Poisoning Prevention on 3/24/25, and CPR (Pediatric) and First Aid Training Certificate that will expire in 3/1/2027. The applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on 5/23/2025. The applicant has records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded the applicant that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. 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. Because the applicant rents the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA reviewed 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). The 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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, licensee, or facility representative] 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. The 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. The Santa Clara County Resource & Referral Program is managed by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) that helps families access childcare that meets their specific needs and supports early learning and care providers. https://childcarescc.org/child-care-referral The home is not yet recommended for a FCCH Large Licensee due to the following requirements, 1. Security latches for cabinets and drawers. 2. Feeding Chairs for infants. 3. Fence or safety gates (barricade) around the fireplace. 4. Potty training toilet seat and stool for the hallway bathroom. Once LPA received the proof of the above requirement then the License will be granted. A notice of site visit was given to applicant 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 Melanie Marquez. 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. 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