Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Bongardt met with Hannah Heck, Applicant, to conduct an announced Prelicensing inspection at 32421Victory Ln, Soquel, CA 95073, you go through the gate to the back of the house there are stairs that lead to the duplex where the house is. LPA was granted access to the home by the Applicant. The Applicant and Applicant's Spouse are the only adults residing in the home. There is one minor child residing in the home.
The days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Applicant completed her Preventative Health and Safety Training on 11/12/2023 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicant and CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 11/11/2025. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on 02/01/2026 and a copy of the certification is on file. A copy of the current TB test, MMR, Tdap, and flu (opt out) vaccinations for the Applicant are on file. Applicant rents her home so landlord consent is on file. The applicant does have liability insurance for the day-care.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home with the Applicant during today's inspection. There are stairs which are barricaded at the bottom and the top there are no wall heater units inside the home, there is a fireplace that is barricaded and off limits to the children. Off limit areas inside the home: bedroom and the closet in the living room area. Off limit areas outside the home: Locked garage.
The home is clean, orderly, including heating and ventilation, for safety & comfort. The Applicant has a valid phone in the home (831) 454-6428. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC), working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The applicant states that she does have a rabbit, who is vaccinated and is kept in a gated area away from the day-care children. There are no weapons/ammunition in the home.
Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant states that she will not administer any medication to the children at this time. Applicant states that a child will be isolated on the couch in the living room area until a parent/guardian can come and get them if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.
Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talking to children & redirection. 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 the Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
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) 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
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Hannah Heck, 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.
LPA reviewed with Hannah Heck, Applicant, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Prelicensing Entrance Checklist – Family Child Care Homes (LIC 9280) was provided to the Applicant
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Hannah Heck, Applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.
On this date, 11/30/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Hannah Heck. LPA advised the Applicant that a small Family Child Care Home license will be approved upon Licensing Program Manager's approval.