Pre-licensing visit·July 25, 2024

On 7/25/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Erika Zamora for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, her adult daughter, her adult son and one minor child 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. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a single story, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room (day care room), and bathroom #1. Applicant converted the garage into a family room with a bathroom and laundry room. Applicant provided LPA with Tulare County Resource Management Agency Building Permit and Inspection card. The entrance door to the family child care home will be thru Davis Street. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof safety gate and child proof safety door knob covers. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed in the day care room; child size furniture, safe toys, educational posters and books for the children. There is a diaper changing table, a high chair and a parents board mounted onto the day care room wall. Children will nap in the 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. (Continued LIC809-C): Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher that is mounted onto the day care 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 Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 9/25/25. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 11/19/23. Knives are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored in the inaccessible master bedroom. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink and made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Other cleaning compounds are stored in the inaccessible laundry room. 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. There are three dogs two are kept indoors that will be accessible to the day care children. There is one dog that is kept in a designated fenced area in the backyard. There is a 10 gallon fish tank with a tight fitted lid that is located in the living room. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. Firearms are stored in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and and ammunition stored separate in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Poisons are key locked inside a 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. (Continued LIC809-C): 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 play area for the children. There is a Little Tikes basketball hoop, there is a play house, a child size picnic bench, a Radio Flyer rocking horse and other safe toys. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 9/20/23. 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 Saturday from 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. (Continued LIC809-C): 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. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 7/29/24.