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Follow-up on corrections

TAMEZ, MARIBEL FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1039094954 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/12/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Candis Rodriguez and Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced complaint inspection at facility. LPAs met with Licensee Maribel Sanchez, explained purpose of inspection, toured facility and took a census. Upon arrival to the facility, LPA's observed 4 children in the dining room. LPA asked Licensee how many children were in care that day, and Licensee said, "six." LPA's began asking Licensee about inspecting all of the rooms in the home due to the allegations in the complaint. Licensee went to her bedroom and brought out two other children. At the same time, another child was dropped off at the front door. The total count of children was 9 children. LPA's reviewed children's files and determined there were 7 infants age 24 months and younger, and two children over the age of 2 present in the facility. Licensee admitted she was operating out of ratio and had too many infants. Licensee began contacting parents to have three infants picked up to bring her back in ratio. LPA's inspected the home and observed the master bedroom was being used for sleeping infants, but that bedroom is not currently approved for day care use. The living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom were currently on file as licensed for use. LPA's observed hazardous items in the master bedroom that were accessible to children such as shaving razors, perfumes, hairpray, Fluocinonide Topical Solution that states "keep out of reach of children", food on the master bathroom floor, Jack Daniels brand alcohol. LPA also observed blankets and other items in the play yards. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Licensee. Licensee stated she has been operating out of ratio or over capacity for about three months. Licensee stated there is no excuse, and she is aware of operating out of ratio being against regulations. Licensee stated she needs to hire someone to help her more with children's paperwork as well. Licensee stated her current assistant, which is her daughter, helps her with the children but not the paperwork. (Continued on LIC 812-C) Licensee admitted she has not kept up on infant safe sleep log documentation as required. LPA's observed none of the infants had current sleep log documentation, and two infants 12 months or younger did not have Individual Sleeping Plan form completed. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. LPA informed Licensee that this report dated 05/12/2023 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/12/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102416.3(b)(2)Type A

    (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant ...shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interview, the Licensee did not ensure she stayed within ratio and had 7 infants in care and 2 children over the age of 2. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

  • 102416.5(b)(2)Type A

    (a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of ... the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, Licensee did not ensure bedrooms were inspected and approved to be licensed before using for sleeping infants. LPAs observed hazardous items in the master bedroom. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

  • 102417(g)(4)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    (g)The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines...and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not ensure hazardous items were made inaccessible to children in that there were items kept in the bedroom that children could reach. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file ... Documentation shall include the following: a. Date. b. Infant’s name. c.Time of each 15-minute check. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Licensee did not ensure she kept documentation of checking on sleeping infants every 15 minutes as required. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 12, 2023 inspection of TAMEZ, MARIBEL FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of TAMEZ, MARIBEL FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 12, 2023. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TAMEZ, MARIBEL FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 12, 2023?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time wh..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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