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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ARGIL DE MONTANO FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3648457714 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elyse Jones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Present during the inspection were Giovanna and Jesse. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-6:00PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Upstairs loft, Kitchen, Garage, both side yards, Master Bedroom 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 (Glass) \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked \302\267 Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Stairs are barricaded \302\267 Verification of control of property on file (Lease) \302\267 Property Owner/Landlord Consent (LIC 9149)/Notification (LIC 9151) on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training expired 8-28-2021 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 3-2022 Licensee \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed 12-17-2016 \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 \302\267 Current roster on file \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last completed on 1-28-2021 \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are 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 12-9-2021 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, Zaira Argirl De Montano, 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, Zaira Argirl De Montano, 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 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 - Licensee , Zaira Argil De Montano 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. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 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 Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - 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 The Licensee, Zaira Argirl De Montano, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Zaira Argirl De Montano. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

4 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.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Safe Sleep which poses an potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. LPA reviewed children's files and discovered C7, C8, C9 and C10 did not have sleep logs available for review. During the interview the Licensee stated there are no sleep logs available.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Operation of a Family Child Care Homes which poses an potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. LPA reviewed the fire drill log observed the last fire drill was conducted on 1-28-2021. During the interview the Licensee stated a fire was conducted in July, however, she forgot to document it.

  • 102425(c)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Safe Sleep which poses an potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. LPA reviewed children's files and discovered C9 did not have an LIC 9227 available for review. During the interview the Licensee stated there is not an LIC 9227 available.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Mandated Reporter which poses an potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. LPA reviewed Mandated Reporter certificates for all staff that expired in August 2021. During the interview the Licensee stated there are no current Mandated Reporter certificates available for review.

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What happened during the December 17, 2021 inspection of ARGIL DE MONTANO FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of ARGIL DE MONTANO FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 17, 2021. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ARGIL DE MONTANO FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 17, 2021?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on the interview/record review, the Licensee did not meet Safe Sleep which poses an potential Health, Safety & Per..."

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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