Pre-licensing visit·March 3, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with Licensee, Marisol Morales for the purpose of conducting a change of location inspection. Present during the inspection was Licensee's husband. Licensee is requesting a change of location from old facility with license # 573622976 to current location. All adults living and working in the facility have a criminal record clearances. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The facility is a two story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms. LPA and Licensee toured the entire home inside and outside. Off limit areas are the entire upstairs, garage, backyard and side yard. Licensee acknowledged that children are never allowed in the off limit areas. Off limit areas will remain inaccessible by door handle covers, locked closed doors and supervision. Licensee understands that 100% supervision is required when children play any unfenced areas. LPA discussed licensing requirements with Licensee including the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports, as well as injury and incident reporting. 3A40BC fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and first aid kit is located by the front door. Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in operational order. There are no bodies of water on the property. The fireplace in the home was appropriately barricaded and fenced. Hazardous items and personal hygiene items are made inaccessible to children. Sharp utensils are stored in higher cabinet out of children reach. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Report continue on 809 - C Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 02/2025 . Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 02/2025 . In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants 24 months and under. Licensee understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPA discussed IMS services and the requirement to create a plan of operation. 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee [or facility representative] (include name). Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. Applicant was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes . As of today, Licensee 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.