Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
***Please note: Due to COVID-19, a tele-inspection is being conducted in lieu of an in-person/physical inspection***
On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez contacted the Applicant via Whats App video to conduct a virtual pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were: Applicant Lourdes Garcia and Spouse Miguel Garcia Sr. LPA toured the facility, via Whats App, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 4:00am to 6:00pm
OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Master Bedroom, son bedroom, and detached garage
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Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order.
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All hazardous items inaccessible
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Toxins locked
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No guns or weapons present as of this date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key-locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations.
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Single story home
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Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked
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Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement)
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Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted
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Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire 12/2022
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Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 2/27/2021
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There are no bodies of water as of this date. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and 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 when not in use.
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Clean, safe and age appropriate toys
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There are no toxic plants observed at this time
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The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
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Issued applicant the following: SIDS information and Shaken Baby Syndrome pamphlet – For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – 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-Risk-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
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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 4/1/2021 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. The Applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility at:
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
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Applicant will wait until facility opens to determine IMS needs
. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 following was discussed with the applicant(s):
- SB 277 – Immunization, 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.
- SB 792 – Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 –
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) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 –
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.
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AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 –
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8662 – requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days to complete training as required. This training requirement may be directly met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at:
http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/
and is provided in English and Spanish. If no training is made available in a required person’s primary language, then those persons shall be exempt from this requirement
- AB 2370 – Effective January 1, 2019
– Lead Poisoning – providers are required to provide a lead toxicity prevention handout to parents/guardians of newly enrolled and newly re-enrolled children with information on risks and effects of lead poisoning; blood lead testing recommendations and requirements; and options for obtaining blood lead testing, including free and/or discounted testing. There will be a training component of this added to the Preventative Health Training beginning July 1, 2020.
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Effective January 1, 2017 –
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’s/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
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility’s 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
- 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/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
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Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at
www.ccld.ca.gov
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Go to the licensing webpage
www.ccld.ca.gov
, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive updates for.
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200
After the virtual tour of the home there were no corrections required.
The application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 with parent notification.
During the exit interview, the Applicant Lourdes Garcia, 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 LIVESCAN.
A copy of this report was emailed to the Applicant and must be made available to the public, upon their request, for 3 years.
***This report was sent to the Applicant via email on 4/1/2021. The Applicant has agreed to reply or to acknowledge that she has received it, via read receipt. This will serve as the Applicant's signature***