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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERAZ FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 198019917
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Raul Navarro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Licensee Angelica Meraz who guided this LPA on a tour of the facility. There were no children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently no children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the playroom, living room, bathroom, dining room, and backyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, Kitchen, front yard, and garage. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Family members residing in the home is the Licensee (criminal record clearances on file) and three children. Licensee has a pet dog. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was posted at the time of inspection. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, last serviced on 01/1/2021. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the living room were tested and are in operable condition. The Licensee has current EMS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which will expire on 10/2021. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for the Licensee was readily available during today\342\200\231s inspection. The Licensee has also taken the Mandated Reporter Training. Report continues- Page 1 of 3 The following was discussed : Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010 , licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. LPA reviewed and issued the LIC 311D - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. A hard copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep was provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Report continues- Page 2 of 3 At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee . The Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Report ends- Page 3 of 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 3, 2021 inspection of MERAZ FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of MERAZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 3, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERAZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 3, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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