Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 08/03/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez met with Applicants, Celin Gonzalez & Julian Luna\342\200\202for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicants are the only individuals residing in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531/Roster Report were signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance
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Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
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On this date, 05/30/2023, 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.
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This is a single story three bedroom, two bathroom home and children will have access to the bedroom #1 (play room), living room, dining room, bedroom #2 (sleep room), and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers and safety gate. There is a fireplace in the
living room that applicant states will not be used during day-care hours.
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Applicant\342\200\231s, Celin Gonzalez and Julian Luna, Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Critical Moments Safety Training with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on July 23, 2025.
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Preventative Health and Safety Course with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on June 10, 2023 for Celin Gonzalez, and on June 3, 2023 for Julian Luna.
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Applicant's, Celin Gonzalez and Julian Luna, completed the Mandated Reporter Training on May 22, 2023.
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Applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
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In the play room, LPA observed a large colorful rug, children size tables, chairs, and furniture, wooden cubbies for storage, and safe games, toys, and books for the children. In the sleep room, LPA observed a flat screen television mounted on the wall, three play yards, and sleeping mats. Children will nap on mats/cots, infants will nap on play yards in the sleep room. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times.
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Fenced backyard has cement and sodded area for the children. LPA observed a little tykes plastic slide attached with a swing set, a little tykes plastic obstacle course, giant lego blocks, and other safe games and toys for the children.
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Facility has 2A10BC\342\200\202 fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
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Knives are stored on top of the kitchen counter and in a bottom kitchen drawer. The kitchen is made inaccessible via safety gate. Medications are stored in the off-limits master bathroom. Cleaning compounds are stored in bottom kitchen cabinet made inaccessible via safety latch, or in the off-limits garage.
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There are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
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There are two dogs that are kept in the off-limits master bedroom. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
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Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information
and-resources/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. LPA provided applicant with Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.
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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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 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. Applicant was advised that she may access CCLD website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30\342\200\202pm and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided.
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.
Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective
08/04/2023
. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicants.