Pre-licensing visit·March 30, 2023

On March 30 th , 2023, at 10 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lauren Scott and David Nguyen met with Applicant, Peiling Wei for the purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. LPAs were granted for entry into the facility by the applicant. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant's operating days and hours are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, from 8:15 am to 5:15 pm. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. The one-story home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The off-limits area in the home is the garage, and all the bedrooms. Outdoor play area was toured. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA toured the bedrooms and verified toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by doorknob covers and baby gates. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the hallway. LPA observed cleaners are inaccessible to children in care. There is a fireplace in the home, and it is barricaded with a protective temper glass. 2A10BC fire extinguisher and first aid kit were observed in the kitchen. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with applicant. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English. Applicant has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 8/2024 . Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 9/2024 . Report continues 809-C. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the applicant. Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. LIC311D was provided and discussed. Applicant was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes. LPA also provided the e-mail address for the advocates in order to be added to the quarterly newsletter mailing list. childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov Applicant understands that anyone living or working in the home, eighteen years of age or older must obtain fingerprint clearance PRIOR to living or working in the home. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs; licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the home; licensing must be notified prior to construction. Applicant understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an ON-limits area, they must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in the area. Applicant understands that children\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to licensing for up to three years. As of today, Applicant will be approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only, or up to 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2.