103910543-9-7-2023-04-CC-PZAO-CVFR75-20230907124546

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103910543
Report Date: 09/07/2023
Date Signed: 09/07/2023 12:45:53 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	RAMIREZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	103910543
ADMINISTRATOR:	RAMIREZ, LAURA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 846-0030
CITY:	KERMAN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93630
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	09/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Laura Ramirez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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On 9/7/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Priscilla Zamudio conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensee Laura Ramirez. Also present was licensee’s husband/assistant. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-5:30 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken of 7 children. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom, daycare room and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gate and door knob spinners.

There is an above ground swimming pool in the backyard, which is covered, however, the cover was not strong enough to support the weight of an adult. During the inspection, licensee began draining it and stated that it would be removed. LPA advised licensee to contact CCL in advance, if an above ground pool will be installed for use, to ensure that pool requirements are met.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a glass and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a two-story home and stairs are gated when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 790-6042.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Continued on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2023

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

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Created By: Priscilla Zamudio On 09/07/2023 at 11:51 AM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103910543
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Request Denied

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(5)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above regarding the above ground pool located in the backyard that did not have a fence that met regulations. The pool was completely filled with water at the time of the inspection and there was no ladder attached. The pool cover was not strong enough to support the weight of an adult and was not locked, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/08/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee Laura Ramirez began to drain the pool during the inspection. Licensee will completely drain and remove the above ground pool by 09/8/2023. Licensee will provide photos to LPA by 09/8/2023 to document the completion of the plan of correction.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Cynthia Brannon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Priscilla Zamudio

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103910543
	VISIT DATE: 09/07/2023

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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 11/15/22. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 12/14/24. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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.

LPA discussed 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 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.

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

Continued on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, LAURA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 103910543
	VISIT DATE: 09/07/2023

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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Laura Ramirez. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page).

Licensee Laura Ramirez was provided appeal rights.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Brannon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2023

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