Pre-licensing visit·July 30, 2021

On July 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios conducted an announced Prelicensing - Licensee Initiated Prelicensing at Applicant's home. LPA met with Applicant, Veronica Ortiz, and explained the purpose of today's inspection. 10:25 AM - Application/Record Review: LPA observed the Applicant and her 18 year old son present in the home. The adults that reside in the home: Applicant, spouse, and her son. Applicant's house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. Days and hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Applicant completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training including Nutrition and Lead Poisoning Prevention Training. The Applicant's CPR and First Aid certification is current, expires on January 2023. Applicant's Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers expires on January 27, 2023. The Applicant is the Property Owner. Property Owner/Landlord Notification (LIC 9151) forms as well as verification of control of property are on file. All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record and child abuse index clearances prior to today's inspection. 10:45 AM - Physical Plant tour: There is a working telephone in the home (831)288-4434. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed that there's a Fireplace TV Stand Console in the living room that is qq1barricaded. The off limit areas inside the home: Bedroom #2 & #3, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom/storage. There are safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. The Applicant has a designated area in the home where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. The home has working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Physical Plant tour (cont.): The Applicant has one fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the home that is fully charged. The Applicant states that she does not have any firearms in the home. All cleaning compounds, sharp objects, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to the children. There are no poisons inside the home. The Applicant understands that baby walkers, baby bouncers, jumpers, and saucer chairs are not allowed in the home. The Applicant states that no one in the home smokes and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. The Applicant has a first aid kit in the home, which also has a thermometer and sufficient emergency supplies. There were no bodies of water observed. 10:50 AM - Kitchen tour: The refrigerator and freezer in the home is clean. The kitchen area is gated. The Applicant understands that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated. 10:55 AM - Bathroom tour: The toilet and faucet are clean, safe, and operable. The shower is free of any hazards. Sharp objects and cleaning products are stored inaccessible to children. 11:00 AM - Document/Regulation Review: A Family Child Care Home packet with updated Licensing forms was provided to Applicant. Documents from the packet, including but not limited to the following were discussed and reviewed with the Applicant: 1) Child Care Facility Roster (LIC 9140) must be complete and current at all times, 2) Fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented on the fire/disaster drill log provided to the Applicant, 3) Posting requirements - Parent's Rights (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), and Facility License, 4) Staffing & Ratio - capacity/ratio limitations handout, 5) Safe Sleep Regulations (PIN 20-24-CCP), 6) Lead Flyer Requirement (PIN 20-01-CCP), and 7) Forms and Records to keep in your Family Child Care Home (LIC 311D). Applicant states that she will talk to the children and use redirection as forms of discipline. The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment, supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed with the Applicant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the Applicant. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 a http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Applicant states that she does not plan on administering medication to the day care children at this time. 11:40 AM - Notification requirements/civil penalty: LPA discussed the requirements of 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 Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 per day 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 reminded the Applicant of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license, and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period. During today's inspection, Applicant submitted LIC 9151 & LPA obtained a picture of Santa Cruz County 2020-2021 Notice of Tax Bill. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant and Applicant was informed that upon approval of Licensing Management, a license for a Family Child Care Home will be granted and issued to Applicant.