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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610272
Report Date: 04/10/2023
Date Signed: 04/10/2023 06:12:50 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	CASTANED-AGUIRRE, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	136610272
ADMINISTRATOR:	JESSICA CASTANEDA-AGUIRRE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 222-7497
CITY:	EL CENTRO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92243
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	04/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:00 PM
MET WITH:	Jessica Castaneda-Aguirre		TIME COMPLETED:	06:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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 April 10, 2023, at 3:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Jessica Castaneda-Aguirre. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. No children and just the licensee were present in the facility during this inspection as the children the licensee primarily cares for were out due to spring break. Though no children were present today, the provider allowed analyst in the home to conduct the inspection visit. This facility is a one floor, four bedroom, two bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the kitchen, the dining area, the living room, the family room, the day care room, the play room (the third bedroom) and the day care bathroom. The primary day care areas are the living room and play room but the other rooms were inspected and safely child proofed and may be used at the licensee's discretion. Off limits areas are the first (by the day care play area), the second and master bedroom with the inclusive master bath. 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. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. All pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water are made inaccessible to children by covering or fencing as required by regulation as since last inspection licensee has had in an ground pool installed in her backyard. The pool is made inaccessible to children by secured mesh fencing that meets required regulations. Licensee stated there are no weapons 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on November 2022. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee last completed Mandated Reporter Training in 2020. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented in 2021.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2023

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: CASTANED-AGUIRRE, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610272
	VISIT DATE: 04/10/2023

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There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. 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. Unusual Incident Reports may be e-mailed to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov

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.

Four type B violations California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee, Jessica Castaneda-Aguirre. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2023

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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: CASTANED-AGUIRRE, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610272
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/10/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)

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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as fire and disaster drills with day care children were last conducted in 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	As licensee has no children in care this week, she states that she will conduct both fire and disaster drills with them when they return, document their completion on her log sheet and send analyst a copy of the newly updated log by 04/24/23 to complete the correction.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)(B)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: Signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature and restlessness. 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 as licensee is not keeping safe sleep logs for infants in care as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Analyst provided licensee with a copy of a sample sleep log and provider states she will document infant's napping from this point forward and send analyst a copy of a sample log for the week of 04/17/24-04/21/24 for any one of the infants in care to complete the correction.

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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2023

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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: CASTANED-AGUIRRE, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610272
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/10/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as her last mandated reporter training was completed in 2020 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/15/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she will take a new training at www.mandatedreporterca.org and send analyst a copy of her new certification by 05/15/23 to complete the correction.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416(c)

Personnel Requirements

(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as her most recent CPR/First Aid certification expired on November of 2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to chldren in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/15/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she has an upcoming training class scheduled with an EMSA approved training provider and will send analyst a copy of the completed certification by 05/15/23 to complete the correction.

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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/10/2023

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