Pre-licensing visit·April 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo, conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. LPA met with Angelita Ortiz, applicant, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. The applicant states that herself and her adult son Mario are the only adults residing in the home. Also, in the applicant's home resides applicant's 7 years old daughter. The days and hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The applicant understands that the children cannot stay in the home for more than 24 continue hours. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training in a college on 12/14/19 and will retake it on 4/20/24. Applicant's pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications are current and will expire on 3/09/26. The applicant rents the home and has submitted a copy of the lease/rent agreement as proof of control of the property. Applicant states does not have liability insurance for a family child care home (FCCH) and will use the Affidavit regarding liability insurance for Childcare (form LIC 282). LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA observed the FCCH is located in a single story house. LPA observed there is a barricaded wall heater in the on limits living room of the home. LPA observed there are not bodies of water or fireplaces. LPA observed there are no stairs inside the home. Off limits areas of the home are: The front yard, two bedrooms, two storage sheds; one storage shed has access from the front yard, and the other storage shed has access from the left side yard. LPA observed the laundry area is located in storage shed located in the left side yard. Also off limits will be the right part of the building which is a storage in control of the landlord. Applicant understands that cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects shall not be accessible to children. LPA observed the home has a fenced left side yard which the applicant will use as playground for the children in care. LPA observed there are no animals in the home. LPA observed applicant's home has a working 3A40BC fire extinguisher which was serviced on 4/16/24. LPA observed the home has at least one working smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector. Applicant understands that prior to making any change related to the on or off limits must be reported to Licensing Program. ********************* Report dated 4/19/24 continues on page 2 *****Report dated 4/19/24 continues from page 1. The applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Forms of discipline applicant will use: Communication with children and 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 for a small license , 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. Department website www.cdss.ca.gov provided to applicant. Applicant understands that children residing in the home count as part of the capacity of her license until they reach the age of ten years old. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the applicant. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the applicant. LPA observed proof of immunization for measles, pertussis and the opt out form for influenza are in the applicant's file. A review of staff records on 4/09/24 indicates that all the adults residing in the home or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. Because the applicant rents/leases the home. The applicant has obtained and submitted a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). 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 . Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers. Report dated 4/19/24 continues on page 3. ******Report dated 4/19/24 continues from page 2. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 the date, 3/06/24 the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Angelita Ortiz. 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. Applicant was informed that a small Family Child Care Home license with capacity 8 children will be approved pending on the following: 1) Applicant will submit proof of completion on Health and Safety including lead exposure training, and 2) Approval from a manager of the Licensing Program.