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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ALVAREZ DE SANTANA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3648119083 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly Williams arrived at the facility to conduct a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA and LPM 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 \342\200\223 Friday, Less than 23.5 hours OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, Living room 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 stored inaccessible to children. \302\267 Toxins are locked. \302\267 Weapons are not present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Facility is a one story home. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training completed on 02/21/2018. LPA and LPM brought this to the attention of Licensee who stated she would complete the training this month. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card completed on 03/30/2022. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 10/20/2001 \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, safe and age appropriate toys. During facility tour, LPA and LPM observed two playpens present with loose articles such as blankets inside the playpens. No children were observed inside the playpens during the visit. \302\267 Current roster on file. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 06/28/2023. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are not complete. During record review, LPAs and LPM did find proof of the 15-minute sleep checks for children under two years old and all children\342\200\231s files were missing the LIC282. \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are complete. Licensee stated she will provide proof of MMR to LPA. \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 07/10/2023 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 and LPM 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-andresources/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 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . 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. 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Susana Alvarez De Santana, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Susana Alvarez De Santana.

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as all children's records were missing proof of the LIC282 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as C1 and C4 were missing proof of the 15 minute sleep logs, the provider stated that she conducts 15 minute sleep checks but does not document them which poses 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 as Licensee was unable to provide proof of the Mandated Reporter training for herself and her spouse, Licensee stated that she completed the training 3 months ago but was unable to locate the certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 10, 2023 inspection of ALVAREZ DE SANTANA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of ALVAREZ DE SANTANA FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 10, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALVAREZ DE SANTANA FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 10, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as all children's records were missing ..."

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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