Pre-licensing visit·May 16, 2025

On 5/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Miriam Gomez Zarate for a pre-licensing/ change of location and capacity increase inspection. Applicant, her husband 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. Fire clearance was granted on 5/15/2025. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 5/15/2025. Fire pull alarm is located on the wall in living room #1. This is a single story, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room #1, living room #2 (day care room), dining room and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof door knob covers, doorknob locks and a child proof retractable gate. There is a fireplace in the living room #1, applicant states it 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, child size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. (Continued on LIC809-C): There is a diaper changing table and flat screen television mounted onto the day care room wall. There are two couches in living room #1. LPA advised applicant the parents board must be readily available for parents to view. Children will nap in living room #1 and 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 a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted onto the dining room wall. There is a functioning 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 Red Cross and expires on 6/21/2026. Applicant does not have a qualified assistant. Applicant understands per Title 22 Regulations she must have a qualified assistant when she operates her family child care home as a large capacity. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 8/17/2022. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 2/2/2025. Knives and medications are stored inside top kitchen cabinets. The kitchen is an area made inaccessible to the day care children by the use a retractable child safety gate. Medications are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink. Others are stored inside a top cabinet inside the laundry closet. 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. Poisons are stored key locked inside a storage shed that is located in the backyard. LPA observed a grey container of Round Up insect killer. Firearms and ammunition are stored separately in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 does transport 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 sodded yard for the children. LPA observed tricycles, a toddler slide, a Step 2 kitchen play set, balls, a child size table and chairs and other safe toys. There is a patio porch for shade. 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 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. (Continued on 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 Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 5/19/2025.