Pre-licensing visit·September 2, 2025

On 9/2/2025, at 9:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Pre-licensing Visit. LPA met with the Applicant Divya Shirvante and explained the nature of site visit. The applicant submitted a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License Application and received it in the Regional Office on 7/10/25. The applicant former FCCH license # 434416836. Present on this visit were the Applicant's parents. The home plans to operate from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The home was granted a Fire Inspection Clearance on 8/14/2025. LPA toured the home to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Applicant. The home is a two-story home. The home is neat and clean with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON-LIMIT AREAS are the living room, bedroom room 1, kitchen, downstairs bathroom, and backyard for the outdoor play activities. The backyard play area is fenced. The facility barricades on limit areas with child safety gates and there is a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent access to stairs and second story of the home. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are garage, and entire second level of the home which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. Bedroom 1 will be designated as the isolation area when a child gets sick. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, play / activity equipment, napping equipment (cots) and 1 crib that appeared to be clean and free from defects and dangerous conditions. LPA discussed to the applicant that the Off Limit Areas will be inaccessible to children by locked doors, safety gates and visual supervision. The applicant provided proof of control of property. LPA reminded the applicant that all hazardous materials and toxins should be kept out of reach by 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, and CPR (Pediatric) and First Aid Training Certificate that will expire in January 2026. The applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on 4/25/2024. 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. Also, LPA discussed miscellaneous resources (Resources and Referral Agencies, Child Care Law Center, etc.), Family Child Care Home Licensing Laws and Regulations, Child Care Advocate and Technical Support Program. Entrance Checklist was provided for the applicant. 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 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 recommended for a FCCH Large Licensee as of today 9/2/2025. LPA will reach out to the San Jose Child Care Regional Office to update the applicant's former FCCH license. 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, Divya Shirvante. 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. 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.