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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 093615153
Report Date: 05/22/2024
Date Signed: 05/22/2024 12:08:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/22/2024 12:08 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	RAMIREZ, NORMA		FACILITY NUMBER:	093615153
ADMINISTRATOR:	RAMIREZ, NORMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(530) 307-8383
CITY:	SOUTH LAKE TAHOE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	96150
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	05/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Norma Ramirez		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 PM

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On 05/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Licensee, Norma Ramirez, for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of four children in care being supervised by the licensee. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Sunday 07:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: Entire upstairs, storage buildings in the backyard. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPA observed stairs within the home are properly barricaded to meet regulations. Licensee stated there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock.

LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 01/2024. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 02/2025. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 04/2026. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.

Licensee cares for infants and is following safe sleep regulations. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Natalie Dunaway	TELEPHONE: (916) 584-3508
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, NORMA	FACILITY NUMBER: 093615153
	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2024

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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-licensing/inspection-process.

No Title 22 deficiencies are being cited based on today’s inspection

During the exit interview, the licensee, Norma Ramirez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Norma Ramirez. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Natalie Dunaway	TELEPHONE: (916) 584-3508
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx	TELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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