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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

SOTO CALLAU, MARIBELLicense 3043139652 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

A 3yr. Required Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Valdez Santana and Tran met with licensee, Maribel Soto Delgadillo and census was taken. There were 4 children, 2 infants and 2 preschool-age children in care. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant arrived to the facility at 11am. On this date, 1/03/2024, the California Attorney General-Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement CA\342\200\231s Megan\342\200\231s Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 4 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Saturday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPAs and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of child safety gates. The childcare area consists of the living room, one bedroom, dining room, and one restroom. The children walk through the living room and through the hallway to the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the living room. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector alarm, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. The facility has central A/C and heat. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPAs verified there is a working telephone service, which is the licensee\342\200\231s cellphone. Licensee stated they use the outdoor sectioned off area for outside play. Page 1 of 4. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The licensee had a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated the facility has not conducted any emergency drills within the past six months and did not keep documentation of drills. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires 11/2024. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee was not ready to be reviewed or within compliance. During today\342\200\231s inspection, Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was not current and it expired 11/2022. Assistant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter was current and in compliance, it expires 12/2025. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and licensee stated she is not currently administering medication. 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 The licensee understands she must be present in the facility, must ensure children in care are supervised at all times, and children are not to be left in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization's, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. Page 2 of 4 CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. 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. English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard \302\267 Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping \302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. Page 3 of 4 Safe sleep consultation provided during today's inspection. Safe sleep 15-minute log for infant present reviewed during today's consultation and LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan form. LPA Valdez Santana asked Licensee if she had any questions or concerns about Infant Safe Sleep regulations 102425. A review of this regulation was provided to Licensee. Based on LPAs\342\200\231 observations, interviews and record review, the following deficiencies were observed licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, it expired 11/2022. The licensee stated she has not conducted emergency fire/earthquake drills every 6 months. The following violations were observed and is being cited: CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) Operation of a Family Child Care Home and HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) Administration of a Child Day Care Licensing, see attached LIC 809D. In the areas that were evaluated, 2 Type B deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 and Health and Safety Code of California at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maribel Soto Delgadillo. Appeal Rights and were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. 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. 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 of 4

Citations

3 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.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee stated she did not conduct an emergency drill within the past 6 months and did not have documentation which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(a)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a)The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations and interviews, A1 did not ensure supervision was provided to the children in care, resulting in C1's injury. This posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the January 3, 2024 inspection of SOTO CALLAU, MARIBEL?

This was an inspection of SOTO CALLAU, MARIBEL on January 3, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SOTO CALLAU, MARIBEL on January 3, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee ..."

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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