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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 4262080622 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site. On 6/30/2022, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection of the home. LPA met with Blanca Cervantes, Licensee. The purpose of the visit was discussed with the Licensee and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 7 children in care at the time of the inspection. The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, day-care room, and hallway bathroom. LPA observed in the children's bathroom to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed the off-limits areas which include the 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and garage secured with doorknob covers on the doors making the off limit areas inaccessible to the children in care. The backyard is completely fenced. LPA observed in the backyard play area age appropriate toys, bikes, play structure, playhouses, shovel, pick fork rack, axs, and a metal hammer accessible to children in care. LPA observed a small outdoor dog secured in the garage. No bodies of water were observed. Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. LPA reviewed the facility roster. The fire extinguisher was observed and was serviced November 10, 2021. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that were tested at 10:03 am, in the home, that meets statutory requirements. Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792. The last Safety drill was conducted and documented was on June 30, 2022. Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires February 20, 2023. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on March 30, 2018, that is required per AB 1207. THIS REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC 809D Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services. 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: htttp://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Licensee the Safe Sleep Regulation (PIN 20-24-CCP-SP), The Effects of Lead, and What is Carbon Monoxide. LPA provided a Handout for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training provided on line at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes which can be accessed on-line at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Today\342\200\231s visit was conducted in Spanish. Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12. Spanish Appeal rights were given. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.

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.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on LPA observed in the backyard play area a shovel, pick fork rack, axs, and a metal hammer accessible to children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on LPAs observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the renewal of the mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 30, 2022 inspection of CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 30, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 30, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA observed in the backyard play area a shovel, pick fork rack, axs, and a metal hammer accessible to children..."

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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