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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MENDEZ DAY CARELicense 2038046112 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/25/22 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Joseph Pacheco and Angelica Slaughter, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Ana Mendez . Also present was/were Staff #1. Licensee is Spanish Speaking and LPA Slaughter assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 5:00am \342\200\223 11:00pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed. Licensee confirmed that the dining room, living room and hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of gates, door knob spinners and locks. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed with licensee the contact phone number is (559) 665-2518. There are currently three infants in care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Licensee has not maintained a separate log for each individual child. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. CONTINUED ON 809-C 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-and-resources/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, she ensures that children in care are always supervised and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the front yard is fenced. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 6/17/21. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 8/22/22. A review of records indicates that Staff #1 did not have documentation of being immunized against measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Licensee 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. Per licensee, there are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. CONTINUED ON 809-C Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Ana Mendez. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

2 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.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation of staff files, LPAs did not observe a current AB 1207 certificate for Staff #1. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on observation of staff files, LPAs did not observe a current documentation of immunization against the measles for Staff #1. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the April 25, 2022 inspection of MENDEZ DAY CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of MENDEZ DAY CARE on April 25, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MENDEZ DAY CARE on April 25, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation of staff files, LPAs did not observe a current AB 1207 certificate for Staff #1. This poses a pote..."

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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