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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BARRERA HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 33484227410 citations on this visit
10 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Samuel Lopez and Aman Sharma 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 Sunday, 7:00am to 6:00pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, garage, and side yards The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present and current number on file \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are NOT locked \302\267 Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 The facility is a single story home \302\267 Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage payment stub) \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training completed on 6/26/2022 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card reviewed was not EMSA approved \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 7/11/2013 \302\267 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. \302\267 Clean and age appropriate toys \302\267 Current roster on file \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 2/14/2022 \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are NOT complete \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are complete \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 9/22/2022 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 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 Laura Barrera Hernandez 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 Laura Barrera Hernandez 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 Laura Barrera Hernandez 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 \342\200\223 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. LPAs Lopez and Sharma informed licensee Laura Barrera Hernandez that this report dated September 22, 2022 document(s) (4) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there 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, LPAs Lopez and Sharma informed the licensee Laura Barrera Hernandez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated September 22, 2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the childr en 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, Laura Barrera Hernandez, 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 Laura Barrera Hernandez.

Citations

10 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.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During children's record reviews, Child1(C1) and Child 3(C3)'s files did not include a 15-minute check/infant sleep log or chart. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was observed that staff has expired cpr/First Aid certificates and one's on file were not EMSA approved. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(d)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed a playhouse in the on-limit area of the backyard with exposed nails and wooden staples protruding from the playhouse as well as chipped wood in various areas around the playhouse. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the tour of the home, LPAs observed items in restroom such as; shoe cleaner, pet shampoo and vapo bath crystals in the bottom cabinets of the on-limit restroom which is accessible to children in care. Also in the backyard, broken tiles were witnessed to be accessible to daycare children. 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 facility files, it was observed the last fire drill was conducted on 02/14/2022, which is over the required 6 month period. This poses 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's files, Child 3(C3) did not have immunization records on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children's files, Child 2(C2) did not have immunization records on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Child 1(C1) sleeping in a portable bouncing baby seat on top of the dining table in the kitchen area. According to the warning label, it states "Fall Hazard: Babies have suffered skull fractures falling while in and from bouncers. Use bouncer ONLY on floor." This poses an immediate 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. During children's record reviews, Child 1(C1) did not have an LIC 9227, Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(i)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Child1(C1) sleeping in a portable bouncing baby seat. According to the warning label, it states "This product is not intended to replace a crib or bassinet for prolonged periods of sleep." This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 22, 2022 inspection of BARRERA HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of BARRERA HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on September 22, 2022. 10 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BARRERA HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on September 22, 2022?

Yes, 10 citations were issued (4 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During children's record reviews, Chil..."

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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