Pre-licensing visit·August 22, 2022

On August 22, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diane Mercado met with Applicant, DeeDee Perez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and two adult 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 and exemption. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: · This is a one-story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Care and supervision will be provided in great room, dinning room, bathroom, and bedroom 3. · There is no fireplace in the home. Fire Clearance granted 08/09/2022 by local fire department. · Children will nap in bedroom 3 and great room. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. · Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. · Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Red Cross and expires on 05/2024. · Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on April 30, 2022. Continued 809-C · Knives and medications are stored in pantry with a latch and top cabinet with a latch. Cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink. · 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. · T here are no bodies of water in the home or premises. · There are two small dogs that are kept inside and outside. 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 not be transporting day care children. · Fenced backyard is off limits to children. · SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. · Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on May 12, 2022. The required training can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . · LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. 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)/ (800) 514-0383. Continued 809-C 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. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the r egulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm 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 “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective August 23, 2022.