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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304314074
Report Date: 11/01/2022
Date Signed: 11/01/2022 11:51:07 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/01/2022 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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:LINAN, MELISSAFACILITY NUMBER:
304314074
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:ApplicantTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an announced in-person Pre-Licensing inspection for a new Small Family Child Care home. LPA met with Applicant, Melissa Linan who provided a tour of the new home.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary indicates adult residents, who require caregiver background check clearances, transfers, exemptions have been obtained and they are cleared.
Applicant stated, she is not currently registered with any Resource Foster Care agency or holds a Resource foster parent license. Applicant was reminded if changes, to notify the licensing office.

Applicant is requesting for a Small family childcare home license. Operation hours will be Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and care and supervision will be provided to children ages 3 months to 12 years old.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a single family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Family room, dinning room area, kitchen, garage, and back yard.
Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and heating. Telephone service (cell phone is the primary contact phone) .

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children stored in the locked garage and top cabinets. The Licensee states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LINAN, MELISSA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314074
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children are: .

Parents and children will enter the home, through the main entrance door, leading to day care area. The applicant has designated family room, dinning room, and one bedroom (located on the right hand side of the hallway) for day care children. There is one full bathroom designated for children usage next to the bedrooms areas.

The designated day care area is the family room, dinning room for eating, playing, napping & reading, and day care activities. These areas were observed to have age appropriate activities and educational items for enrolled children. There in one pack and play for the use of children under 2 years of age. Mats are for older children's napping. Beddings are provided by the applicant. Applicant shall provide ongoing supervision during nap time.

There is a child safety gate installed between the children's area and kitchen to make the kitchen inaccessible to children. There are child proof door knobs on the doors leading to bedrooms. There is also child safety gate installed between the children's area and the hallway that 2 bedrooms are located.

Garage is attached and the entrance is from the bathroom in the master bedroom which is locked and the master bedroom has a child proof door knob on it. The garage is in off limit area and is inaccessible to children with safety lock.

During the Pre-licensing inspection, LPA observed the designated off limits areas were closed and locked.

Licensee will use the cell phone for day care and applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for child care, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation.



Licensee was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.

The applicant has provided the proof of control of property to LPA..

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LINAN, MELISSA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314074
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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One full bathroom is located next to the bedrooms in the off limit area for children's use. There are cabinets under the sink without safety latch installed. The children's bathroom was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. Applicant was reminded to escort the children to and from bathroom since the children's bathroom is located in the off limit area.

Applicant will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch will be provided by parents. If food is brought from home and these containers shall be labelled with their names by the parents and stored accordingly.

Upon entrance through the designated main door of the home, applicant shall receive the children here, due to pandemic parents are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines,

OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: The back yard was inspected and is all fenced. There is an old fashion built in Pizza oven in the corner of the back yard which is covered with bricks and cement and completely is closed and not in use. The flooring of the back yard are bricks. The applicant stated she would put a carpet for children's playing when they play in back yard.

There is one dog (Multi Mix Breed) in the house which is kept in off limit areas.

There are no firearms, weapons, bodies of water in the home.

The fire extinguisher met the licensing requirements. The applicant has the size of 3-A:40 BC fire extinguisher. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Smoke detector/ Carbon Monoxide are mounted on the wall in the hallway of bedroom and inside one of the bedroom.



Applicant has completed the required Mandated Reporter Child Abuse training, Health and Safety training with Nutrition and Lead Poisoning component and Pediatric First Aid and CPR which is valid through 0724/2024.

The following was discussed with the applicant: 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 Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, TB clearance along with a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LINAN, MELISSA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314074
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License may be terminated. The fire extinguisher type 3A-40 BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.

Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.

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.

Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.

No smoking, No Johnny jumpers, No Baby walkers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

Applicant shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications or announcements with the intent to attract clients.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian



LPA discussed the following items with the Applicant, Melissa Linan during the Exit interview:

Criminal Record statement: Applicant, Melissa Linan 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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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LINAN, MELISSA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314074
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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Safe Sleep : LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, Melissa Linan & 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 of the applicant, Melissa Linan 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.

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.

Review of records to be maintained : LPA reviewed with Applicant, Melissa Linan 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. (LPA gave the LIC 311D with all the required forms and Fire logs to be maintained in the home). A packet of enrollment for children and posting forms were printed out and were given to applicant. A sample of very 15 minutes check log was given to applicant.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LINAN, MELISSA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314074
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.


OTHER INFORMATION AND FORMS PROVIDED: Capacity Handout for a Small Family Child Care Home. LPA explained the age requirements for the enrolled children ensuring that when there are 8 children, at least one child is enrolled in Kindergarten or 6 years old, to be in compliance with Title 22 requirements and additional forms were given to the applicant.

LPA reviewed Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights including but not limited to: no intimidation, no humiliation, and no corporal punishment. The facility at the time of Pre-licensing inspection is not in compliance for a (Small Family Child Care Home) with Title 22 Regulations



At the time of inspection, the applicant was in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
A license for a Small Family Childcare Home will be issued after final review and management approval. The applicant will be notified if any additional documents are needed.

Exit interview was held with applicant, Melissa Linan and appeal rights were presented.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
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