Pre-licensing visit·July 28, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen met with Applicant, Maria Ayala for an announced pre licensing inspection at 106 Sunrise Way Watsonville, CA 95076. LPA was greeted by Applicant, Maria Ayala and granted access to the home. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee, Licensee's husband (Miguel A Melgoza), Daughter (Maria Guadalupe Melgoza), (Son) Angel Melgoza, and (son in law) Julio De Leon, minor son and two minor grandchildren. Days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 12/11/21 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 10/13/2023. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 10/22/21. A copy of current TB test, influenza (flu), Mmr, and Tdap immunization's are on file. Applicant owns the home; proof of ownership is on file. Applicant does not have liability insurance at this time and will issue the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (FCCH) until she does obtain coverage. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's inspection. There are no stairs in the home. There is a fire place in the living room. Off limit areas indoors are: 3 bedrooms, laundry room, garage. LPA notes that the garage is converted into room. Licensee states no one occupies the garage and is used as storage and exercise room. Off limit areas outdoors: front yard and side yards. The home is clean and orderly, with central heating/air conditioning, and ventilation for safety & comfort. There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children both indoors/outdoors. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC). The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and proved to be functioning. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talking to children/redirection. Applicant states that a child will be isolated on a cot in the dining room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to 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, Maria Ayala 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. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Applicant. 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 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. LPA provided and reviewed 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. LPA 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. LPA also informed Jiae 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 APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: 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. 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, Maria Ayala in Spanish. A small (capacity 8) is approved today.