Pre-licensing visit·September 26, 2024

On 9/26/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Loruhama Torres Fernandez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and four 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 or exemption. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room (day care room), dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom and garage. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof doorknob covers. There is a fireplace in the day care room that applicant states she will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed in the day care room, a two sofas, safe toys and a flat screen television mounted onto the wall. There is a parents board on the left wall of the home's entry way. Children will nap in day care room on mats. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted onto the dining room wall. There is a 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 Health Association and expires on 2/2/25. (Continued on LIC809-C): Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 4/28/23. Knives and medications are stored inside top kitchen cabinets. Cleaning compounds are stored accessible inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink. Other cleaning compounds are stored in the garage. 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 are no bodies of water in the home or premises. Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. Firearm is stored in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and ammunition is stored separate in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Poisons are stored in a key locked shed that is located in the backyard. 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 car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Fenced backyard has a cemented and dirt area for the children. Applicant states that she will be installing a fence for the designated cemented outdoor play area. There is a scooter and a tricycle. There is a patio porch for shade. LPA observed a swings/slide play structure that is not anchored to the ground and a large trampoline without a netted enclosure in the dirt area. There is also a lawn mower, a utility ladder, a barbecue grill with a propane tank and other potential hazardous items in the backyard. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 5/1/23. (Continued on LIC809-C): LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain her facility incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . SB 792 immunizations are on file. Applicant 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. 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. 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 regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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. Applicant will make inaccessible cleaning compounds that are stored in the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink Applicant will make toiletries and other keep out or reach items that are located inside the cabinet that is located underneath the bathroom sink and other inside the bathroom drawer. Applicant will make inaccessible a swings/slide play structure that is not anchored to the ground and a large trampoline without a netted enclosure that is located in the dirt area. Also a lawn mower, a utility ladder, a barbecue grill with a propane tank and other potential hazardous items in the backyard. Applicant will make inaccessible large speakers that are stacked up and located in the accessible garage. Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.