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GUEVARA, OFELIA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 5039037501 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/28/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Anita Tristan and Priscilla Zamudio conducted a complaint inspection at the facility for the purpose of delivering the finding to the above listed allegation. LPA met with Licensee, Ofelia Guevara, toured the facility and took a census. During the course of the investigation, LPA Tristan collected facility records, and conducted interviews with licensee, staff, reporting party, and parents. Interviews reflect licensee took child #1 to the garage while having a challenging behavior to separate from other children. The area was considered “off-limits” by licensee and reached an uncomfortable temperature of up to 100 degrees. Licensee stated she was with the child at all times. Based upon the information gathered through interviews the allegation indicates that licensee used an inappropriate form of discipline . This agency determined that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiency will be cited (see 9099-D). Exit interview conducted with the Licensee, Ofelia Guevara.

Citations

3 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.

  • 102391(b)Type A

    Inspection Authority- (b) The licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. The Department shall exercise this authority as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8535(a). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by obstructing LPA visibility and not allowing LPA access to the infant in crib. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(b)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement was not met evidenced by LPA's observations

  • 102423(a)(4)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights-(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it was revealed that licensee took child #1 to the garage while having a challenging behavior to separate from other children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 28, 2023 inspection of GUEVARA, OFELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of GUEVARA, OFELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on November 28, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GUEVARA, OFELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on November 28, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Inspection Authority- (b) The licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to private..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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