Pre-licensing visit·March 6, 2024

On 3/6/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Nora Lemus for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, her adult son and two 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 two story, four bedrooms and three bathrooms 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 dining room (day care room), kitchen, laundry room and downstairs bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by the use of plastic door knob covers, door knob locks and child proof safety gates. There are two bedrooms downstairs that are made inaccessible by the use of plastic door knob covers. There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed safe toys in the day care room. There is a parents board. Children will nap in day care room on cots. Infants will nap in a crib or play yard. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C) : Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Red Cross and expires on 11/13/25. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 1/5/24. Knives and cleaning compounds are stored locked inside a downstairs closet. Medications are stored in an upstairs bedroom. 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. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are stored in the detached garage that is not key locked. 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. There is patio porch for shade. LPA observed pieces of cement and piles of rubble. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 11/2/23. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. (Continued on LIC809-C) 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 Saturday from 4:30 AM to 6:00 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. 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 change the garage door knob lock where poisons are stored to a key lock. Applicant will remove the pieces of cement or fence a designated backyard area for the day care children. 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.