Pre-licensing visit·February 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia met with Licensee, Caitlyn Rodriguez for the purpose of conducting a change of location inspection. Present during the inspection was Licensee's own children. Licensee is requesting a change of location from old facility with license # 573621416 to current location. All adults living and working in the facility have a criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The Licensee provided proof of control of property . The facility is a one story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. LPA and Licensee toured the entire home inside and outside. Off limit areas consist of the master bedroom, bathroom in the master bedroom, garage, and backyard's shed. 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. Fire extinguisher located in the living room and first aid kit is located in the kitchen. Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in operational order. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the property. LPA observed the fireplace was fenced and barricaded. Report Continue on 809-C Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 06/25/2025 . Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 08/27/2024 . LPA discussed new safe sleep regulations. 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. LPA discussed a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months, for licensee during today's inspection. 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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. Licensee 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. Licensee understands that if any structural changes are made to the home; licensing must be notified prior to construction . 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 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Report Continue on 809-C Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. 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, Applicant will be approved for a Provisional 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. Provisional license will expire 04/28/2024. LPA will grant regular license once the Preventative health and safety including nutrition and lead exposure course is completed. Applicant will send proof of completion to Department .