Pre-licensing visit·September 9, 2025

On 9/9/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Joy Cortez for a pre-licensing/ change of location inspection. Applicant is the only person who resides 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 9/2/2025. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 9/2/2025. Fire pull alarm is located on the home\342\200\231s right wall of the entry way. This is a single story, three bedrooms and two home and children will have access to the living room, dining room/kitchen, bedroom 1 (day care room), bedroom #2 (play room), laundry room and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by the use of a doorknob code lock. 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 in the day care room, child size furniture, a white board and books for the children. LPA observed in bedroom #2, safe toys for the children. There are two high chairs in the dining room. (Continued on LIC809-C): There is a parents board located on the right wall of the home's entry way. LPA advised applicant the parents board must be readily available for parents to view. Children will nap in bedroom #1 and bedroom #2 on cots. 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 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted onto the kitchen 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 4/14/2026. Applicant's Assistant, Mercy Cortez completed CPR and First Aid certification through American Red Cross and expires on 5/15/2026. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 7/10/2020. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 8/3/2025. Applicant\342\200\231s assistant completed the training on 4/17/2024. Knives are stored inside a kitchen drawer made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Medications are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. 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. Others are stored inside top cabinets located in the accessible 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. Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored separately in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Applicant states there are no poisons in the home. (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 will not 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 will not be accessible to the children. Applicant states children will not have outdoor play and will ensure the door that leads to the backyard is kept locked during day care hours. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and as arranged. Overnight care will be provided if needed. "Overnight Care" means care being provided to children anytime between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care. 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\234Receive Important Updates\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 9/10/2025.