The off limit areas are the 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom located upstairs. Department Staff observed that there was a child pressure safety gate at the bottom of the staircase and a mesh material wrapped on staircase rails. Applicant has already been advised that pressure safety gate must be installed and in place during hours of operation.

The kitchen is an off-limit area and is made inaccessible by a child pressure safety gate. Department Staff observed child safety latches for the cabinet under the sink, which accommodates cleaning products. Knives other sharp utensils and medication are kept in the kitchen in a cabinet, which is inaccessible by child safety latches. Applicant has been advised to maintain child pressure safety gate on at all times during hours of operation.

Applicant has completed the required health and safety training, the Pediatric First Aid and CPR Exp: 6/2024

Applicant has proof of immunization against pertussis and measles, influenza. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also submitted.

Applicant states she will provide food, breakfast, lunch and snack for children in care. Applicant states that she will make it optional for parents if they want to bring food from home.

There is a community pool which meets all bodies of water requirements. This include an iron 5’9 ft gate that surrounds the entire pool. The bars in between measured 4 inches with some portion of the gate having see through metal slates. The pool has a 3½ inch space from the ground to the bottom of the gate. The pool also opens outward and was observed to be self-latching and requires a key. Applicant states that children in care will not have access to the pool _______.

Department Staff discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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.

Department staff reviewed with applicant that napping equipment should not block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses must be firm with tightly fitted sheets. Loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs/play yards are not allowed. Each infant should their own crib/ play yard and bedding. LPA informed applicant of new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months, and provided PIN 20-24-CCP. Applicant states the following a sleep supervision plan for infants: will sleep in the day care room.

LPA discussed self-assessment and answered question regarding COVID-19 procedures. LPA advised applicant to ensure they are following the guidance from the local health authorities in order to prevent and reduce the transmission of diseases.

The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up will be in the living room near the stair case, which is enclosed by a room divider and has a soft child size sofa for comfort.

· In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification, TB clearance, immunization, Mandated Reporter training certificate www.mandatedreporterca.gov, and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility.

· Reporting Requirements: Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS:

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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.

A small family child care license will be granted after final review of all documentation. Once licensed, the applicant is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Delfina Isabel Torres.