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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CARELicense 4262168031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 7/16/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete and conducted an unannounced Random Anual Inspection . LPA arrived at 12:31PM and met with Licensee Cecilia Abonce and advised Licensee of the purpose for the inspection. Together with the Licensee, LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA notes at the time of inspection there were 3 children in care. Family Child Care Home(FCCH) Hours of operation are from 5:30am to 4:30pm. LPA observed licensing documents mounted on the wall in the main child care room. Parents rights we're mounted on the wall as well. LPA provided a entry check list to Licensee. At 12:48 PM LPA reviewed child care roster. Licensee stated child care roster was incomplete (see LIC812). LPA continued with inspection, LPA notes FCCH is a single story apartment, the main child care room is the living room. The FCCH does have a heather and is blocked off to prevent children from having access. The FCCH does have age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children in care. In the kitchen LPA observed knives are elevated(at least 5 feet) in a cabinet making the knives inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the fire extinguisher 2-A-10-B-C in the kitchen. LPA verified fire extinguisher was purchased on 6/3/2025. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector and separate smoke detector mounted on the wall, both were tested and observed operable at 1:15PM. LPA continued inspection in the sleeping area(living room). FCCH provides children with individual sleeping mats during quiet time if they choose to sleep. LPA observed the mats were clean. The LPA toured the back yard. The out door play area has an ample amount of space for children to play. Continued on 809-C page LPA observed the out door play area has age appropriate toys and materials available for children to use with impact absorbing material laid through out the yard. The playground has ample amount of shade available. LPA attempted to verify review of disaster drill documentation, Licensee stated, no documentation of disaster drills has been completed. The FCCH also had a very organized storage area where toys and other supplies are kept. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water present. LPA observed the trash containers had tightly covered lids. Children and staff records were reviewed. In total there were 4 files being reviewed. LPA observed children's files incomplete (see LIC857). LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Licensee has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certificates that are valid until 09/03/2025. The Licensees mandated reported training is current and will expire on 07/20/2025. Licensee was informed by LPA, to keep up to date with training and certification. Licensee 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. This FCCH does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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/ . Continued on 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. Continued 809-C Furthermore 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 methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . License 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 throughout California. During todays inspection the Licensee was informed she will be receiving one type B citation, two Technical violation and one technical assistance. During the exit interview LPA confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS today, 07/16/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Cecilia Abonce.

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 (interview) (record review) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children who receive child care services at the FCCH, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the July 16, 2025 inspection of ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CARE on July 16, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CARE on July 16, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on (interview) (record review) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 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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