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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

LUA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 4262150711 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On August 6, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Triennial inspection at above Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Esther Lua, licensee, and Viridiana Lua-Duarte, Assistant/daughter. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and together LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed an ADU. Licensee will update LIC999, LIC 279, and submit to CCLD by 8/13/2024. FCCH operates from Monday to Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday 6:00am to 2:00pm. Licensee cares for children ages 0 to 13 years of age. LPA observed, one (1) infant and three (3) children in care at the time of the inspection. The required licensing forms were posted at the day care area. FCCH was free of hazardous items at the time of the inspection. FCCH utilizes living room, dining, family room, bathroom and completely fenced backyard. Bathroom for children\342\200\231s use is free of toxins. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 3:47 pm, and found functional at the time of the inspection. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher that was serviced on 7/30/2023. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, book, equipment. Licensee stated there are no guns nor ammunition in the home. This Report Continued on LIC 809C LPA and licensee toured the outdoor play area. LPA observed the exits to be secured. LPA observed there is shading to afford the children in care. In addition, Filtered water will be accessible by the means of a water jug, with individual water cups. The play area has age-appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA advised the licensee children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area. \302\267 No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. LPA reviewed the facility file and that revealed Licensee's the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 5/21/2025. Licensee, Mandated Reporter Training expires on 06/13/2025. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found complete. Control of property was reviewed, via property tax statement. FCCH conducts and logs the fire and disaster drills every 6 months, last drill was conducted on 02/28/2024. 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 . This Report Continued on LIC 809C 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Esther Lua, 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, 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. Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/ . This Report Continues on LIC809C 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. On this date, 08/06/24, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given . The inspection visit was conducted in Spanish and report was translated in Spanish by LPA Jimenez. A notice of site visit was given to applicant, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Esther Lua.

Citations

1 citation 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the regulation fire extinguisher was last serviced on 7/30/2023. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 6, 2024 inspection of LUA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of LUA FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 6, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LUA FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 6, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the regu..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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