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Inspection visit

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MORENO FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 334844056
Clean visit · 0 citations

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What the inspector wrote

On date and ime listed, Licensing Program Analyst's, (LPA's) Laura Mejorado and Carlos Martinez, conducted a Case Management Inspection for a Capacity Increase with Alejandra Guerrero-Lopez, Applicant. Present during this inspection were: Alejandra Guerrero-Lopez, Applicant. LPA's toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: This is (1) Story home; the day care will operate in the following areas; Living Room, Kitchen and backyard area. The home consists of (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard and garage. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All Bedrooms, and garage area. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible. \302\267 Toxins are locked. \302\267 There are no guns or weapons present as of this date. APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS ALL GUNS, WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION MUST BE KEY LOCKED SEPARATELY ND MADE INACCESSIBLE PER TITLE 22. \302\267 There is a fireplace that was barricaded. \302\267 Storage of poisons are inaccessible to children and are being locked in the garage \302\267 Verification of control of property on file. \302\267 Property owner/landlord notification and consent on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expires on 11/2022. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 03/15/16. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Certificate - completed on 09/2021 \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys. \302\267 There are no toxic plants observed at this time. \302\267 Issued applicant the following via email: SIDS information and Shaken Baby Syndrome pamphlet \342\200\223 For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit: California Department of Public Health \342\200\223 California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx AAP \342\200\223 Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Rick-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep \302\267 There is no body of water on premises. APPLICANT 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. 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 when not in use. \302\267 Applicant is currently not providing IMS services : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . \302\267 Criminal record clearances are required prior to all adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 06/10/21 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The applicant was asked to provide information in regard to having an association to any licensed community care facility. The applicant states she had no other CCL associations. The following was discussed with the applicant(s): - AB 2084 - Nutritious Beverages in Child Care Facilities effective January 1, 2012 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.808 \342\200\223 it was explained that only low-fat or non-fat milk is to be served to children 2 years of age or older; and limit juice to one serving of 100% juice per day; serve no beverages with added sweeteners; and water must be available and accessible to children throughout the day. - AB 1819 \342\200\223 Smoking prohibition on the premises of Family Child Care Homes, effective January 1, 2015 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795 - This bans smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family child care home, and in those areas of the family child care home where children are present. This change in law was based on demonstrated negative health effects of second and \342\200\234thirdhand\342\200\235 smoke on children. Thirdhand smoke generally refers to the residue from tobacco smoke that sticks to surfaces after the secondhand smoke has cleared. - SB 792 \342\200\223 Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.622 (a)(1)- 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination or they may provide a statement declining the vaccination. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year. - AB 2231 (2016) \342\200\223 Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 \342\200\223 For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For a Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected. NOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov - Pre-licensing Visit Packet provided (children\342\200\231s/staff records & posting requirements included) - Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. - Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months - Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter - Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov - Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Current facility\342\200\231s phone numbers must be on file with the licensing office at all times - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers and other similar items are prohibited. - AB 2621 \342\200\223 Public information posted on the internet, effective January 1, 2015 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.819 - The Department shall post licensing reports for Family Child Care Homes on its Internet Web site. This information will be updated at least monthly on the website and will span the preceding five year period. - AB 2386 \342\200\223 Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations, effective January 1, 2015 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1975.543 - Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections - AB 2236 \342\200\223 Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2015 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8865 - Enacts new civil penalties in cases where the Department determines that a violation of licensing standards resulted in the death or serious injury, or constitutes physical abuse of a child in care. The bill establishes an appeal procedure specific to these civil penalties. The bill also expands the scope of the Child Health and Safety Fund in order to assist parents in securing alternative child care when a Child Care Center or Family Child Care Home license has been suspended or revoked. These civil penalty amounts are scaled in relation to the total capacity of all of the licensee\342\200\231s facilities and not just the specific facility cited or limited to that facility type. - SB 277 \342\200\223 Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 - it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons. - AB 290 \342\200\223 Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 - \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 - each family day care home licensee who provides care, shall have at least one hour of childhood nutrition training as part of the preventive health practices course or courses. - The applicant is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled - Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance. - Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Please subscribe at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766). LPA Martinez will submit application for a Large Family Child Care Home for approval with a maximum capacity of 14 with parent notification. During the exit interview, the Applicant, Martha Moreno, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279, LIC508 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. This also applies to any adult PRIOR to them moving into the home or who currently lives in the home. Also, PRIOR to employment of any adult, you must submit the LIC508, TB screening and obtain a background clearance through LIVE SCAN. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND IS TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ALONG WITH A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC809D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD\342\200\231S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT). An exit interview was conducted. LPA Martinez provided the Licensee with a copy of this report. A copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 10, 2021 inspection of MORENO FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of MORENO FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 10, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MORENO FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 10, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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