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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136609168
Report Date: 05/03/2023
Date Signed: 05/03/2023 12:22:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/03/2023 12:22 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	LUCERO, ALTAGRACIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	136609168
ADMINISTRATOR:	LUCERO, ALTAGRACIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 352-5883
CITY:	EL CENTRO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92243
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	05/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Altagracia Lucero and Xiomara Lucero		TIME COMPLETED:	12:35 PM

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On 5/3/2023, at 10:45 am., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required Inspection. LPA met with the Licensee, Altagracia Lucero and assistant Xiomara Lucero and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. Also present was assistant Yolanda Escobedo. Assistant Xiomara Lucero aided as a translator due to licensee's primary language is Spanish. There were 9 daycare children (two (2) of whom are under 24 months) present in the facility during this inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Sunday from 4:00 am -8:00 pm.

This single story, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home was inspected. The following areas are used for day-care: bathroom 1, playroom, kitchen, living room, front yard. Off limits areas include: bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom 2, bathroom 3, backyard. They are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of door locks.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/3/2023 and the last earthquake drill was conducted on 4/12/2023.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LUCERO, ALTAGRACIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136609168
	VISIT DATE: 05/03/2023

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First Aid and CPR certifications for licensee and assistants are valid. Licensee and assistants have the required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training for licensee and assistants is valid. LPA informed licensee to ensure the mandated reporter training is completed once every two years. LPA observed the required documents posted. A sample of children’s files were reviewed and determined to be complete.

Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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-and-resources/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.

LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LUCERO, ALTAGRACIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136609168
	VISIT DATE: 05/03/2023

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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/tion-process.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Altagracia Lucero and assistant Xiomara Lucero and a copy of this report along with Appeal Rights (9058) and LIC 809D were given. A Notice of Site Visit given and must remain posted for 30 days from today’s date. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted to bulletin board in the playroom Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vicky Williamson	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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