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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MUNOZ FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980115086 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Cynthia Reyes and Youle Qi conducted an unannounced annual inspection in English. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare homes are met. LPA met with licensee Natalie Munoz. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care homes form (LIC 126) was provided. The facility operating hours are Monday through Friday 6 AM -6 PM. Individuals residing in the home are 5 adults and 0 child. Areas used by children were inspected as follows: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1st bath room, and back yard. Areas off limits include 3 Bedrooms (1 Master), Bathroom, front yard and the Garage **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** The Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Licensee has the License, Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster and other required forms posted in the kitchen, where parents pick up/drop off the children and documents are visible for all to see. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster and LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Cleaning supplies were observed in the kitchen locked. The home has electrical outlet covers. and a First Aid Kit is available. There are adequate age-appropriate toys, books, and games. There are NO weapons or firearm on the premises. There is a Swimming pool and no other bodies of water . Page 2 LPAs observe bodies of water during this visit via in-ground swimming pool. The swimming pool is surrounded by a white iron gate which is half 4.9 and 5.2 ft tall in different areas and the rest of the pool is surrounded by a brick wall and part of the day care home. The measurement from the hard concrete surface to the bottom of the fence is 2 inches, the openings between railings are less than 4.5 inches and some are as wide as 5 1/2. The swimming pool has a self- latching gate which was tested and which opens away from the swimming pool, the gate also has a lock with key 5 ft above the ground. One window in the home proides direct access to the pool. The window is located in the master bedroom with no alarms or barricades LPAs did not observe a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches, a rescue pole with a body hook and minimum fixed length of 12 feet. LPAs did not observe a pool alarm, a lockable device no lower than 60 inches above the ground, a daily inspection log to ensure pool safety. The swimming pool is not in compliance with Title 22 regulations The back yard is adequately fenced with age-appropriate toys and play equipment. A fireplace is present and is bolted shut with an iron screen. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, and made inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room and other children will be away from the sick child in the playroom. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cell phone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children . The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home . LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in care. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. Page 3 Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, A current children\342\200\231s roster was available and reviewed with "4" children enrolled as of this date. Licensee Pediatric First Aid and CPR Exp. 09/09/2025. Licensee records were reviewed, LPA reviewed the LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement. Licensee does not have proof of the required immunization documentation on file. Immunizations against measles and TDAP. TB clearance or risk assessment, Influenza is on file. LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPA Reyes observed the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, tag service date is 06/07/2025. Fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide was tested by licensee and is operable . LPA advised that all small family day care homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every 6 months and a large day care is every 3 months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted and documented on 06/20/2025 . Emergency Disaster Plan. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process , a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions 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 . Page 4 Criminal Record Clearance : Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (within 24 hours by telephone call) and documented on the form LIC624B and submitted within 7 days by email, fax or mailed to the department. UIR Email: MPROincidentreports@dss.ca.gov LPA advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 07/06/2025 AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com . Infant Care: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. Per licensee 1 infants are enrolled at this time. Ou r Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Page 5 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website ; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Facility has a transportation policy and licensee provides food and drinks. Based on Licensing staff observations, interviews, and record review, there are Deficiencies being cited on this date in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. LPA provided consultation during this inspection. All documents keep for 3 year s and keep copies of everything you mail/Email to the department. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The department has On Duty Workers available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Natalie Munoz, Licensee. During the exit interview Natalie Munoz, Licensee, confirmed that there are No Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA, Cynthia Reyes informed Licensee Natalie Munoz, that this report dated 07/15/2025 document(s) (3) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of a children in care. Also, LPA, Reyes informed Licensee, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/15/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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 (LIC9224), or written statement, must be placed in the child\342\200\231s file for verification.

Citations

6 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.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iv)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Some of the vertical bars on the swimming pool wrought iron gate are between 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 wide.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensee does not have an alarm for inside the swimming pool.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(II)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensee does not have an alarm and has not documented anything

  • 1596.814(a)(2)(A)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensee does not have the required life ring

  • 1596.814(a)(2)(B)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensee does not have the required life pole

  • 1596.814(a)(3)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensee does not have a log

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What happened during the July 15, 2025 inspection of MUNOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of MUNOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 15, 2025. 6 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MUNOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 15, 2025?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (3 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, saf..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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