136608073-7-21-2023-20-CC-MMAE-CTY3ZM-20230721184143

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608073
Report Date: 07/21/2023
Date Signed: 07/21/2023 06:41:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/21/2023 06:41 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	CALEXICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAPPY KIDS PREK&DAYCAR		FACILITY NUMBER:	136608073
ADMINISTRATOR:	BERTHA URIARTE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	506 EAST FOURTH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 357-6875
CITY:	CALEXICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92231
CAPACITY:	105	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	07/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:33 AM
MET WITH:	Bertha Uriarte		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 7/21/23 at 10:33am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director, Bertha Uriarte and Site Supervisor, Isabel Garcia. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility. This is a full-day program which operates year-round. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm. There were 16 children and two (2) teachers and two (2) aides present. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. High-climbing equipment has rubber cushioning to absorb falls. Toilet and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that met statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted and documented 4/3/23. Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed. A review of staff records on this date indicates facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have not received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. At 12:50pm, during a record review, LPA observed that Staff 1 (S1) did not receive a criminal record clearance and was not associated to the facility; see LIC809D for Type A deficiency cited. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Child Care Center. 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. See LIC809C Continuation...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

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

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CALEXICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAPPY KIDS PREK&DAYCAR	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608073
	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children were under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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/.

Facility representative 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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed as outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiency cited; see LIC809D for Type A deficiency cited.

LPA informed Director, Bertha Uriarte that this report dated 7/21/23 documents one (1) Type A citation on the attached LIC809-D, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/21/23 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

See LIC809C continuation...

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CALEXICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAPPY KIDS PREK&DAYCAR	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608073
	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

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Exit interview conducted with Director, Bertha Uriarte and Site Supervisor, Isabel Garcia. Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CALEXICO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAPPY KIDS PREK&DAYCAR	FACILITY NUMBER: 136608073
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)

Criminal Record Clearance

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Staff 1 (S1) did not have a criminal background clearance and was not associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/21/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated she will work with Guardian to obtain a clearance for S1. Director stated she will utilize a checklist to ensure all individuals are cleared prior to working or volunteering in the facility.

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023

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