Pre-licensing visit·April 28, 2021

Prior to today's inspection, LPA telephoned call applicant and conducted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Tele-Inspection Screening Process. On April 28, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Mariana Cendejas for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband and two minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a two story, four bedrooms and three bathrooms home and upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is not a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in living room, family room (day-care room), kitchen, dining room, downstairs bedroom and downstairs bathroom. There is a fireplace in the family room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. There is a flat screen television mounted onto the wall. Children will nap in the family room or downstairs bedroom on mats. Infants will nap in play yards.g Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Heart Association and expires on July 11, 2022. (Continued on LIC809-C): Preventative Health and Safety class was completed on August 3, 2020. Knives are stored inside a plastic container with a tight fitted lid and stored in a top kitchen cabinet that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Medications are stored in the upstairs master bedroom. Cleaning compounds are stored inside a kitchen cabinet that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. There is an in-ground pool that is fenced with black rod iron in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. The gate is not self-latching/self-closing and does not swings away from the pool. There is a dog that is kept in a gated area in the backyard. The dog will inaccessible to the day care children. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Fenced backyard has a cemented area for the day care children to play. There are safe toys and an area rug. There is a patio porch for shade. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on August 25, 2020. Applicant understands that the training must be updated every two years. (Continued on LIC809-C): LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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. Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. She is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on \342\200\234information and resources\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Community Care Licensing\342\200\235 Click \342\200\234quarterly updates\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Child Care advocates program\342\200\235 and register to PIN. Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will install a child proof safety gate at the bottom of the stairway. Applicant will make the pantry and the garage door inaccessible to the day care children. Applicant will repair a broken plank that is located on the left side run of the home's backyard fence. Applicant will ensure the pool gate is self latching/self closing and it will swing away from the pool. Pending verification of corrections of the above items and second prelicensing inspection, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.