Pre-licensing visit·September 8, 2022

A pre licensing inspection visit was conducted today by LPA, Mary Trinh. The applicant is requesting a license for a capacity of 8. Services will be provided 8:00am - 5:00pm. M-F. The applicant understands that child care must be provided in the "primary" residence of the applicant. The residence is a four bedroom/three bath home. There are two adults and two minors living in the home. Applicant was advised that all adults residing or working at the facility must have a criminal background clearance on file with CCLD. All minors residing in the home must be fingerprinted within 30 days of reaching their 18th birthday and obtain a TB clearance. The applicant is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for adults working or residing in the home without a criminal record clearance. The 4 bedrooms are off limits to the children. These areas have been made inaccessible by means of door knob covers and child gate. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during child care hours. There is a working telephone. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, medicines, are stored out of the reach of children. There are no poisons in the home. The applicant reports there are no weapons in the home and none were observed during the visit. The children in care will have access to age appropriate toys and equipment. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. There is fireplace that is covered. The children will use the back yard as the outdoor play area. The backyard is completely fenced, therefore, the applicant understands that constant supervision must be provided while children are outside. There is a trampoline with net around. There is no pool, spa, pond, fountain, nor any other source of water accessible to the children, and none is to be added without prior notification and approval of the licensing agency. Continued.... Parents will be required to sign insurance affidavits if the provider does not plan to purchase additional child care liability insurance. Proof of control of property or mortgage statement is on file. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. Children's records to are be maintained. The roster is to remain current at all times. Unusual Incident Report procedures were explained, to include notification before close of next business day and follow-up with written report within seven days. The applicant will maintain current on Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised by a fingerprinted adult with current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The applicant understands that children may only be transported by adults with a criminal record clearance and are never to be left unattended in a vehicle. The applicant clearly understands the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided and the limitations on the number of infants (birth to age 2) that may be cared for and when two of the children in care must be school aged. Smoking is prohibited during the hours of operation in those areas where children are present. The applicant understands the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family child care home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website: http://ccld.ca.gov/ Megan's Law web site was provided ( http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov ). The licensee understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advance notice. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . This report, as well as the Safe Sleep Concepts and Effects of Lead Exposure brochure were reviewed and discussed with the applicant. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department. The facility is ready for licensure as of 09/08/2022.