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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136609654
Report Date: 01/10/2025
Date Signed: 01/11/2025 12:28:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/11/2025 12:28 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:	SERRANO, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	136609654
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TERESA SERRANO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(442) 258-7146
CITY:	CALEXICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92231
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	01/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:05 AM
MET WITH:	Teresa Serrano		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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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 01/10/2025, at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Teresa Serrano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a two story, five-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: downstairs living room, tv room (bedroom #1), kitchen, dining room, bathroom #1, and backyard. Off limits areas include: downstairs; garage and converted apartment in garage. Off limit areas upstairs include: bedrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, and bathroom #2 and #3 which are made inaccessible through the use of safety gates and doorknob covers. Hours of operation hours are Monday – Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There were two (2) child present during the inspection. The LPA used Focus Language during the inspection which provided translation for the licensee. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. The garage has been converted to a living space. LPA toured the converted garage and at this time, it is empty, no tenants living in the space. Licensee is aware that if tenants move in, they must be fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The converted garage space is not used for daycare. There is a fireplace located in the family room which is barricaded with glass doors and inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home. 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.

Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
	DATE: 01/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: SERRANO, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136609654
	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025

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LPA reviewed children’s files. Children’s files reviewed were complete and met regulations.

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’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 02/2026. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 09/2025. Licensee has required immunizations, per file review. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The licensee conducted and documented a fire and disaster drill on 9/8/2024. Required documents are posted.

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.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: SERRANO, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136609654
	VISIT DATE: 01/10/2025

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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. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

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.

There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Teresa Serrano, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Teresa Serrano.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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