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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VALENZUELA, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 2439037991 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 07/08/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Gutierrez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Marie Valenzuela. Also present was licensee\342\200\231s minor daughter/assistant. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 24 hours of the day. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, bedroom #1 and the fenced back yard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob spinners and door knob 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. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass screen 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. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (209) 827-6106. There are infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. 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. 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 Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times 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 backyard is fenced. Inspecting the backyard LPA observed a children\342\200\231s play structure slide placed on cement. LPA advised licensee to place rubber tiles on the base of slide to help cushion from falls. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed children #1 - #4 files were missing emergency information. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/12/2020. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 02/29/2022. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. 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.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a family child care home. An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by records review conducted during today’s inspection. LPA observed children #1 - #4 files were lacking the consent for emergency medical treatment form in their files. This poses as a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the July 8, 2021 inspection of VALENZUELA, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of VALENZUELA, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 8, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VALENZUELA, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 8, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Operation of a family child care home. An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall includ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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