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Incident investigation

GUTIERREZ, ESTHELA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 5438071081 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/13/2024, a case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nohemi Sanchez. LPA met with Licensee Esthela Gutierrez to discuss an incident report submitted to Community Care Licensing regarding an incident that occurred on 11/21/2024. Licensee is Spanish-speaking, and LPA provided interpretation. The licensee stated that on the date of the incident she had taken two children in care. While outside licensee stated that Child #1 was playing with a sun damage toy lawn mower and Child #1 hit his face with the toy. The plastic toy was broken/cracked with exposed sharp edges. This caused Child #1 to have a small injury on the bottom of their right eye causing a small cut to the eye. Licensee reported that he had minimal bleeding, licensee reported cleaning it and sanitizing the injury. Licensee provided child ice pack. Licensee stated that child was not taken to the doctor and was in care the next day. Licensee stated that Child\342\200\231s parent was notified upon pick up time. Licensee immediately discarded the damage toy. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Esthela Gutierrez. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see LIC 809-D). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 102417(d)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home….The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.This Requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record reviewed licensee failed to remove unsafe toys from home. Which caused injury to child.This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 13, 2024 inspection of GUTIERREZ, ESTHELA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of GUTIERREZ, ESTHELA FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 13, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GUTIERREZ, ESTHELA FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 13, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Operation of a Family Child Care Home….The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.This Requirement w..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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