The floor and yard plans were verified. The applicant has provided proof of Control of Property. The children will have access to one bedroom (Playroom), hallway bathroom, living room and dining room. The off-limits areas of the home include three bedrooms (2 bedrooms located on second floor and one located on first floor), one bathroom located on second floor, kitchen, backyard and converted garage. The living room has a fireplace and is barricaded by a child safety gate. These areas were made inaccessible by door latches,child safety gates and key locks. Licensee stated that for outdoor play she will utilize the park across the street. LPA reviewed with licensee that outdoor play areas shall be fenced, or outdoor play areas shall be supervised by licensee. 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, medicines, will be stored out of the reach of children. Applicant stated that poisons are kept key locked in the storage bin in the backyard. First Aid supplies will be maintained at the facility.

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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. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. Children's records to be maintained were reviewed. 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 within seven days. The applicant will maintain current on Pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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 or 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. Smoking is prohibited at all times in any area where childcare 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.

On this date, 10/29/24, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website web site was provided (http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov), and 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 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.

Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Jameelah Hanif. This Large FCCH application is approved for licensure effective 10/29/24.