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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GONZALEZ, HILDALicense 4344115718 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Hilda Gonzalez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Leslie Zepeda and eight day care children including four infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 23 hours 7 days per week. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her cousin Maria Leal and granddaughter Leslie Zepeda. A review of staff records on 08/31/2022 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Hilda Gonzalez was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA did not observe stairs or fireplace in the home. LPA observed a baby exersaucer in the children's play area. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath and two bedrooms. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: far backyard and right side of the home that is fenced off to children including two storages. Licensee uses an large deck attached to the home for outdoor play. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 08/28/2023. License completed Mandated Reporter training on 08/25/2021. Assistant Leslie has not completed Mandated Reporter Training. Training can be found at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed did not observe a current roster of the children. Fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 09/17/2021. LPA reviewed 11 children's files. Child 8 is missing LIC627. Child 2 does not have immunization records on file. Child 1, 2, 7 and 8 do not have a safe sleep log. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and her assistant have immunization records on file. Licensee's assistant Leslie did not have LIC508 on file. Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Hilda Gonzalez 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 Hilda Gonzalez 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 Zero Tolerance related regulations with licensee Hilda Gonzalez and was advised of the assessment of $500 immediate civil penalty and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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-lice nsing/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Hilda Gonzalez. The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

8 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.

  • 102416.1(a)(11)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's assistant Leslie did not have LIC508 on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a baby exersaucer in the children's play area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 8 is missing LIC627 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 09/17/2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102418(a)Type B

    IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 2 does not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1, 2, 7 and 8 do not have a safe sleep log on file 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Leslie has not completed 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 September 2, 2022 inspection of GONZALEZ, HILDA?

This was a inspection inspection of GONZALEZ, HILDA on September 2, 2022. 8 citations were issued: 8 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GONZALEZ, HILDA on September 2, 2022?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (0 Type A, 8 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's assistant Leslie did not ha..."

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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