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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MELENDEZ-SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 5662157812 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 4, 2024, at 02:31 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Aaliyah Zendejas and Susana Martinez made a unannounced Case Management Inspection of the above mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Catrina Melendez, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH, in its entirety. Licensee stated that they are closed as of September 3, 2024 and will be re opening on September 9, 2024. During the tour of the FCCH, at 2:03 PM, LPAs asked the licensee on where infants sleep within the facility. Licensee stated that they mostly sleep in cribs, but there is one child, C2, who naps on a folded twin mattress near the licensee in the living room. LPA advised licensee to halt placement of child on the mattress and go back to placing the child within a crib. At 1:56 PM, LPAs asked licensee for the safe sleep records of all the infants in care. Licensee stated that they were unaware of the fact that they needed to conduct 15 minute safe sleep checks for children who were over one year old, but under two years old. LPAs advised licensee to begin doing safe sleep documentation for infants under two years. LPAs provided the licensee with the FAQs regarding infants. LPAs also provided licensee with the title 22 regulations regarding safe sleep. Two Type B Deficiencies are being cited based on LPAs' observation/interviews/record reviews pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations and CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) and 102425(a)(1) (refer to LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Catrina Melendez.

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.

  • 102425(a)(1)Type B

    102425 INFANT SAFE SLEEP(a)There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.(1) All cribs or play yards shall meet the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where licensee stated they were placing an infant under one year on a folded up twin mattress which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    102425(j)The provider shall supervise infants... and adhere to the following requirements: (D)The provider shall check and document the following: (D)Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the followingThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where licensee stated they were not documenting 15 minute safe sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 4, 2024 inspection of MELENDEZ-SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of MELENDEZ-SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE on September 4, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MELENDEZ-SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE on September 4, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "102425 INFANT SAFE SLEEP(a)There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib o..."

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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