Facility-requested visit·February 6, 2025

On February 6, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Priscilla Zamudio conducted a capacity increase (decrease) inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee, her child and six daycare children. Licensee, her husband, her adult son and two minor children reside in the home. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531/Roster Report were signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance (or exemption). Fire clearance was granted on January 3, 2025 . A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed: \302\267 Fire clearance was received on 1/17/25. Fire pull alarm is located on the home\342\200\231s entry way on the left hand side wall. \302\267 On this date, 11/19/24, 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. \302\267 Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid was completed through American American Heart Association and expires on August 12, 2025. \302\267 Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on July 25, 2023. Licensee understands that her Assistant will also need to complete the training. \302\267 Licensee provided proof of control of property. (CONTINUED LIC 809) \302\267 In the living room, LPA observed comfortable furnishings, a flat screen television mounted on the wall, wooden cubbies for storage, children size furniture, table and chairs, seven high chairs, one play yard, a diaper changing station, and safe games, toys, and books for the children. There is a parent\342\200\231s board that is located on the left hand side wall of the home\342\200\231s entry way. Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view. \302\267 Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, smoke alarm and first aid kit in place. \302\267 There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. \302\267 There is a cockatoo that is kept on the side run of the home, and a turtle in a 1 gallon fish tank that is kept in the garage. Licensee understands it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. \302\267 Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home. \302\267 Licensee 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. \302\267 Licensee 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). Licensee states the home is smoke-free. \302\267 Licensee is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. \302\267 Licensee states she does not be transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. \302\267 During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed. Licensee understands an assistant must be present to meet capacity requirements of a Large Family Child Care home. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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. (CONTINUED LIC 809) 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 OR This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 Licensee 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. 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. LPA reviewed with licensee 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. Licensee 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 (CONTINUED LIC 809) Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee 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. The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective February 7, 2025 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.