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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VERDUGO FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3348304469 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms and garage The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection · A working telephone is present and current number on file · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children, however there are several items in the backyard that pose an immediate risk to the children in care. (Dog feces, trampoline that is not in good repair, holes on the ground that are tripping hazards) · Toxins are locked · Weapons are not present/stored at the home according to the licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Single story home · Verification of control of property on file (Grant deed) · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Mandated Reporter Training expired on 5/10/2021 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 4/2023 · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 5/13/2005 · No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Clean and age appropriate toys · Current roster on file · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 7/27/2021 · Children’s records are NOT complete · Employee’s records are NOT complete · The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 6/14/2022 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Erica Verdugo 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 Erica Verdugo 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. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm - Licensee Erica Verdugo 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. - Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. - To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. LPA Lopez informed licensee Erica Verdugo that this report dated 6/14/2022 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as th ere is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPA Lopez informed the licensee Erica Verdugo to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/14/2022 that docu ments any Type A citation(s) 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 (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. The LICENSEE, Erica Verdugo, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Erica Verdugo.

Citations

9 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the backyard, LPA observed a trampoline that was not in good repair, dog feces in several areas, and holes on the ground that are tripping hazards. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #8 did not have a completed LIC 627 form (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment) on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Based on records reviewed, the last drill was conducted on 7/27/2021. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #8 did not have a completed LIC 282 form on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102418(g)Type B

    IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child(ren) #4-#6, did not have immunization records on file for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #8 did not have a completed LIC 995A form on file for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(c)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #5 did not have a completed LIC 9227 form on file for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #6 did not have an Infant Sleep Log available for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee's assistant had not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training and the licensee had not renewed the training in over two years. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 14, 2022 inspection of VERDUGO FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of VERDUGO FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 14, 2022. 9 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 8 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VERDUGO FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 14, 2022?

Yes, 9 citations were issued (1 Type A, 8 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the backyard, LPA observed a ..."

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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