The applicant provided proof of control of property. The floor and yard plans are verified. The children will have access to 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The primary bedroom and bathroom, laundry room, sunroom and bedroom closet to the sunroom are off-limits, made inaccessible by door knob covers or a locked door. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during childcare hours. There is a working telephone in the home. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, and medicines, are stored out of the reach of children. The applicant states there are no guns or dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed. Applicant stated they understand that the storage of any poisons must be stored using a key or combination lock. Applicant’s poisons are stored in the storage room, locked with a key lock. LPA observed safe toys and equipment available for children. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is rated at least 2A10BC and appeared charged. Children will have access to the fully fenced patio area at the front of the home.

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Portions of the home's backyard including the storage room, vineyards, business yard, vineyard garden, detached office, and detached studio are off limits, made inaccessible by fencing or locked doors. There is a fenced in 100 x 300 foot area of the yard with animals (goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, etc.) that the applicant plans to walk the children to. Applicant understands that children must be supervised at all times while waking to the animal area and stated the children will be supervised while visiting the animals in the fully fenced area. There is no spa, pool, or fountain on the premises. None shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency. There is a wine barrel fish pond secured with a wire cover located in front of the storage room. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department.

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.

Parents will be required to sign insurance affidavits if the provider does not plan to purchase additional child care liability insurance. Proof of control of property is on file. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

The roster is to remain current at all times. Unusual Incident Report procedures were explained, to include notification before close of next business day and follow-up with written report to: cclrpregionalofficegeneral@dss.ca.gov , within seven days. The applicant will maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid, and child abuse mandated reporter training certifications, to be renewed every two years. The applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised by a fingerprinted adult with current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The applicant understands that children may only be transported by adults with a criminal record clearance and are never to be left unattended in a vehicle. Infants and children shall not be allowed to sleep in car carriers in the home. The applicant clearly understands the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided and the limitations on the number of infants (birth to age 2) that may be cared for and when two of the children in care must be school aged.

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Smoking is prohibited at all times in any area where child care is provided. The applicant understands the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family child care home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website http://ccld.ca.gov/ . The applicant understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advance notice.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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.

On this date, 09/24/2024, 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 address. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care 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 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant, Alicia Rivas.

This facility is approved for a small FCCH license with a maximum capacity of 8, effective today's date, September 26, 2024.