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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CASA DE ESPERANZALicense 393620663
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On June 11th, 2024, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Nguyen met with Facility Representative, Rocio Beltran for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted entrance by Facility Representative. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. There were nine (9) children\342\200\224three (3) infants and six (6) toddlers\342\200\224present during today's inspection. LPA reviewed annual license fees with facility representative and verified that annual fees are current. LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, and first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. Infant changing tables have padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with disposable paper, and have raised sides at least three inches high. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other daycare children. LPA observed sippy cups with children\342\200\231s names. Children in care were served with whole milk. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA reviewed the sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in. Report continues on LIC809-C...(Page 2) (Page 2) LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. LPA 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-and-resources/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. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes, for infants under 24 months. LPA provided Licensee a copy of LIC 9227\342\200\224Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. LPA discussed the requirement to complete the LIC 9227--Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants under twelve (12) months of age. LPA observed 15-minute infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under, per safe sleep regulations. There were mats available all infants. Report continues on LIC809-C...(Page 3) (Page 3) LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members. One staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 mandated reporter training for six (6) staff members. The Facility Representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility representative 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. Report continues on LIC809-C...(Page 4) (Page 4) LPA discussed the Year-Round/Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures with licensee. LPA provided licensee the PIN 23-17-CCLD, the Year-Round and Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures. LPA stressed the importance of checking the premises for bodies of water daily prior to children's arrival to improve children's safety. 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Rocio Beltran. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Facility representative\342\200\231s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

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 11, 2024 inspection of CASA DE ESPERANZA?

This was a inspection inspection of CASA DE ESPERANZA on June 11, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CASA DE ESPERANZA on June 11, 2024?

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 inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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