Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 06/04/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez met with Applicant, Bryanna Kennedy\342\200\202for a pre-licensing/change of location inspection. Applicant, her husband, and three minor children reside 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 or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on May 28, 2024.
Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed:
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Fire clearance was received on May 30, 2024. Fire pull alarm is located on the home\342\200\231s downstairs living room wall.
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On this date, 03/05/2024, 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 two story five bedroom, three bathroom home and upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in the downstairs living rooms, kitchen, bedroom #1 (infant room) and hallway bathroom. 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 Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through HSI Pediatric with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on June 12, 2025.
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Preventative Health and Safety Course with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on June 3-4, 2021.
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Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on June 5, 2023.
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SB 792 immunizations verified and on file.
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Applicant provided proof of control of property.
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In the living room, LPA observed children size table, chairs and furniture, and safe games, toys, and books for the children. In the infant room, LPA observed two cribs, a diaper changing table, and safe games. Children will nap on cots in the living room, Infants will nap on cribs in the infant room. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times.
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Fenced backyard has cement and artificial turf for the children. There is also an area with gravel.
There is a two-story metal play structure with a twisting staircase that leads to the second level. The second level has a small observation deck with access to blue tunnel twisting slide. There are two swings attached to the play structure. This play structure is anchored to the ground.
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Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
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Knives are stored in a bottom kitchen drawer made inaccessible via safety latch. Medications are stored in the upstairs master bedroom. Cleaning compounds are stored in the off-limits laundry room.
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There is an in-ground pool that is fenced with five foot wrought iron fencing on one side of the house. The gate is self-latching/self-closing, swings away from the pool and latching device is located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. LPA observed one window with direct access into the pool.
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Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises.
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Firearms and ammunition are locked and stored separately in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.
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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 not 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 6:00\342\200\202am to 6:00\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.
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Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next
30 days
to avoid possible withdraw.
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Applicant will make the window in the downstairs living room inoperable, or add additional fencing to barricade the in-ground pool.
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Applicant will reinforce a section of the backyard fence.
Pending a second pre-licensing inspection, verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant.