Applicant lives in the home with two minor children. The applicant living in the home has a cleared background check and can be present in the childcare facility. Applicant rents this home consisting of a living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms(one master bedroom), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, an enclosed patio, a garage, and a back yard. Days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM for after hours care.

Day Care Areas: Living room, Enclosed Patio, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, and Backyard. Per applicant, she plans to utilize Bedroom #1 as an isolation for sick/ill children.

Off-limit Area: Master Bedroom with Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Dining Room, and Garage.

At approximately 3:00 PM, LPA and the applicant inspected the entire home for Health and Safety Hazards. The home is clean and orderly and has sufficient lighting and ventilation. LPA observed a fire place in living room area that was properly barricaded and made inaccessible to children. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys and books for children. LPA observed 6 sleeping cots and two cribs in Enclosed Patio. Applicant plans to wash any sheets or blankets weekly herself. All furniture and playthings were observed to be in repair. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector in the home. LPA tested detector in living room area which was observed to be in working condition. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher 2A10 BC and fully stocked first aide kit in living room area. All harmful objects, sharp objects, and toxins are stored in off limit Garage or Kitchen area in high shelves.

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Applicant states that the home has no weapons, firearms. All Electrical outlets have been covered by outlet covers in all Child Care areas of the home. The facility has no bodies of water, such as a swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or fishpond. Facility has enclosed back yard area as outdoor space. LPA observed sufficient toys outdoors.

At approximately 3:40 PM, LPA informed the applicant that emergency drills are required every six months and must be documented. Applicant was reminded that NO baby walkers, exer-saucers, jumpers, bouncers, and any similar items to be used for children in care should be made inaccessible. In addition, booster chairs are only used for the purpose of feeding/eating. Per applicant, she provides all foods for children in care. The applicant was also reminded that smoking is prohibited at the Day Care.

Per applicant, she plans to provide care to children of infant age to school age. Per applicant, she has purchased liability insurance for childcare when she is licensed and has enrolled children. LPA informed applicant that if childcare insurance is not purchased, each parent must be given the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). Applicant’s Pediatric First Aid CPR expires on 5/2026 and Mandated Reporter Training expires on 12/2025. Both certificates are valid, and copies have been submitted to the Department. Applicant was reminded that both certificates expire in two years.

LPA reviewed with the Applicant the LIC 311D; Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and all required postings such as License/Parent's Rights poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness checklist. In addition, the Entrance Checklist was also provided to the applicant. The applicant plans to have all the required posting on the wall next to her front door up the stair case. Per applicant, she is already aware of all required forms since she has been licensed prior to relocating.

Applicant 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.

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Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage 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.

On this date, 10/11/2024, 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.

Applicant was reminded that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. The Applicant was encouraged to obtain a copy of regulations and current licensing forms through the Department's website at www.ccld.ca.gov. The Applicant was also reminded of Mandated Reporter Online Training for Child Care Providers (AB 1207) and the additional General Training, and both are available on www.mandatedreporteca.com.

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

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 applicant Marisela Reyes. The report was signed by the Applicant, Marisela Reyes and provided to her as a printed copy. This report will be kept in the facility file and available for public review upon request. Desk duty is available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (650) 266-8800. Website for Forms and Regulations: www.cdss.ca.gov.