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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LOPEZ, CARMEN L.License 4140022442 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On June 13, 2024, at approximately 9:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee Carmen Cazares, and purpose of inspection was explained. Present during today\342\200\231s visit was Licensee, licensee\342\200\231s son, two helpers and 9 children (2 infant and 7 preschool age). Licensee is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. All adults present today have criminal background clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. LPA and Licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. Home is a single level story home. Day Care Areas: Playroom #1 (infant area) and playroom #2 (preschool area), living room (isolation only for sick children), bathroom #2 and play park. Children enter home through main entrance and walk through hallway and dining room into daycare areas. Off Limits Areas: Kitchen, living room, all three bedrooms, bathroom #1 and back yard area. LPA observed home to be clean and orderly. Home is well light and has proper ventilation. LPA observed electrical outlets are secured with child proof covers. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children. Fireplace located in living room is properly barricaded with a fireplace screen. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size furnishings, learning material, cubbies and sleeping mats, cribs and two changing table. Play yard has a swing set, small climbing dome, tables, ride-on toys, and age-appropriate toys all in good repair. Outdoor is equipped with cement patio and artificial grass is underneath swing set to cushion falls. The entire backyard is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. LPA did not observe any spas, pools, or other bodies of water. Home is equipped with a working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher. Isolation area for ill children will be in living room and away from other children. LPA reviewed first aid kit and kit is fully stocked. Licensee uses a cell on the premises and is aware to keep phone at the facility during daycare hours. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee provides sheets and blankets for children in care and washes them on a weekly basis or as needed. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 2 staff records. All children\342\200\231s files were complete with all required documents, including LIC282 and LIC9150. Licensee maintains an updated Children\342\200\231s roster and sleep logs. Licensee will email copy of CPR/FA certificate to LPA. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires 05/2025. Staff is missing mandated reporter. Licensee provides meals to children in care, which included breakfast, lunch, and snacks. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights posted. LPA reminded licensee of the importance of conducting emergency drills every 6 months and to properly document. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. 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/ . The Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA's reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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. LPAs also informed licensees 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. 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 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Carmen Lopez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. **See 809D page for deficiencies cited against the facility today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1** A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carmen Cazares. LPA translated report in Spanihs to licensee.

Citations

2 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.

  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 employees have not completed mandated reporting training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff do not have CPR/First Aid certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 13, 2024 inspection of LOPEZ, CARMEN L.?

This was a inspection inspection of LOPEZ, CARMEN L. on June 13, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LOPEZ, CARMEN L. on June 13, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 employees h..."

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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