376629808-2-9-2024-20-CC-MHOD-D2ARAG-20240209115107

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629808
Report Date: 02/09/2024
Date Signed: 02/09/2024 11:51:50 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/09/2024 11:51 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	ARAN, ESTHER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376629808
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Esther Aran, Applicant		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 PM

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On 02/09/2024 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Hood conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Esther Aran The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home complies with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was toured and inspected to ensure the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. Per the applicant operating hours will be no more then twenty-three hours per day, Monday through Friday.

The applicant provided proof of control of the property for review by the Department. The applicant has obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). The applicant will use the following areas for childcare: living room, hallway bathroom, kitchen and main backyard. Off-limits areas include the bedrooms 1 through 3, bathroom #2, the north & south side of the backyard, front yard and garage. They are made inaccessible to daycare children through the use of doorknob covers, safety gates and door latches. The living room fireplace is barricaded. The applicant will utilize the main backyard for outdoor activities. The applicant understands there must always be direct supervision while outside with children. There are no bodies of water observed during the time of the inspection. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms. The fire extinguisher is rated 2A 10B: C, and smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. All poisons, cleaners, and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces.

Children’s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 10/2025. The applicant completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 10/05/2023. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and are in compliance with the applicant.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/09/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ARAN, ESTHER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629808
	VISIT DATE: 02/09/2024

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LPA advised the applicant no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing. The applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes.

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, 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.

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) or (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 platforms. 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.

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. The applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during daycare operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the daycare.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/09/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ARAN, ESTHER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629808
	VISIT DATE: 02/09/2024

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On 11/29/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. LPA provided the applicant with the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA 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. The applicant understands they must physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] will be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The applicant understands infants up to 12 months of age must be placed on their backs for sleeping.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/09/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ARAN, ESTHER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629808
	VISIT DATE: 02/09/2024

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The maximum capacity for a small family childcare home: 4 infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or 6 children with no more than 3 infants; or (with landlord consent) 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Esther Aran. A Small Family Child Care Home License for 8 may be issued upon a final file review.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/09/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024

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