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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

QUINTERO, LIZ ANDREALicense 4344158362 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo and Ofelia Calivo met with Liz Andrea Quintero, Licensee, for unannounced Required – 1 year annual inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPAs also observed two infants, eleven preschoolers and one school age child (Licensee’s child) during today's inspection. The Licensee was not operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. The home has a working telephone. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The Licensee and her spouse are the adults residing in the home. Present in the home today was the licensee, her spouse Carlos, her helpers Natalia and Claudia, and her friend Viviana. Licensee's CPR and First Aid are current and expire on September 25, 2021. The Licensee's adult assistants: Claudia Parra’s CPR & First Aid certifications are current and expire on January 25, 2022. Natalia Franco’s CPR & First Aid are current and expire November 5, 2022. Upon arriving to the home, an adult (Viviana Maldonado) attended the door. LPAs noticed that Viviana is not listed as one of the adults who have received Criminal Records or exemptions. Civil penalties for $100.00 were assessed today. LPAs reviewed and obtained a copy of the Child Care Facility Roster. Licensee has documented a Fire/Disaster drill on April 21, 2021. The Licensee and her helpers have the required immunization (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and have completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. LPAs reviewed thirteen children's files and observed current and updated Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700) and the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents' Rights forms (LIC 995A) in each file. The Licensee does not have a file for her son. The Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room couch if needed to because of illness or communicable disease. *********************************Report continues on page 2 Report continues from page 1 Safe sleep update: LPA discussed the new “Safe Sleep” regulations with the Licensee and provided a copy of the regulations, including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) form to the Licensee. LPA reminded the Licensee that infants up to 12 months of age must sleep on their backs, shall be supervised while they are sleeping, and documentation of sleep checks must be kept in each infant’s file. Infants shall not be swaddled. There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. There are no stairs inside the home and the fireplace is blocked with a cabinet. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom, Licensee’s office, and the attached garage. Off limit areas outside the home: left and right side yards. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any pets and weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked and inaccessible to the day care children. The Licensee states that she does not administer any medication to the day care children at this time. A review of staff records on June 21, 2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded the Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period. Report continues on page 3 Report continues from page 2 Supervision of children was discussed with the 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. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time without a fully qualified adult present. The Licensee states that does not transport any day care children. The Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee and provided her the AB 633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and the Licensee understands the requirements. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Licensee and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 2 Type A deficiencies were cited today. Website for provider resources: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates LPA conducted an exit interview with the Licensee A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

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.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children ...including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant... (2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPAs observed 14 children in care and only licensee's 6 years old child was a school age child.

  • 102416(d)(1)Type A

    d) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care home, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: At LPAs Arrival and uncleared adult (Viviana Maldonado) attended the door. This poses an immediate risk to the children in care.

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What happened during the June 22, 2021 inspection of QUINTERO, LIZ ANDREA?

This was a inspection inspection of QUINTERO, LIZ ANDREA on June 22, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to QUINTERO, LIZ ANDREA on June 22, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children ...including children under age 10 who reside at ..."

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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