Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site.

On 7/15/22, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an announced change of location, Pre-licensing inspection, Licensee will also be adding Cindy Soqui as a Co-Licensee. LPA met with Ashley Ward, Licensee, the purpose of the visit was discussed with the Licensee and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. There were no children in care at the time of the inspection.

Licensee requested a change of location for a large family child care license on 6/14/22 and a Fire Clearance was granted on 6/23/22. The home is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bath, single story home with an attached garage. The licensee will use the living room, kitchen, dining room, playroom, bathroom in the hallway, and backyard for childcare services.

The three (3) bedrooms and detached garage were observed to be secured with door knob covers and making the off-limits areas inaccessible to children in care.

LPA observed that knives are stored in a high cabinet inaccessible to children. LPA observed medications in the home are stored in a high shelve in the kitchen, inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed child size furniture and material for activities. LPA observed a fireplace that is made inaccessible by furniture. CONT 809-C

There will be three (3) adults living in the home. All adults have been fingerprint cleared. There will also be four (4) children living in the home.

LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services with the licensee. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 CONT 809-C

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.

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.

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.

No deficiencies cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Ashley Ward. The home meets Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a large FCCH license. Effective date of license will be noted as the present, 7/15/22.

THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.