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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610278
Report Date: 04/02/2024
Date Signed: 04/02/2024 01:25:08 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:SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136610278
ADMINISTRATOR:CLAUDIA SANCHEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 890-5278
CITY:CALEXICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92231
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/02/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Claudia SanchezTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On April 2, 2024, at 10:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 3-year Inspection and met with Licensee, Claudia Sanchez.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.  Four (4) daycare children and no staff members were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house, and studio. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: Dining room, Living room, Family room, laundry room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom #3, and front yard.  Off limits areas are all of upstairs (bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathroom #1, #2), backyard, studio, and downstairs bedroom #4 and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers and door locks. Hours of operation are: Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.  Not all hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.  The home has a fenced front yard with a sliding fence door, available for outdoor activities at time of inspection, The backyard is off limits and is made inaccessible by the use of door locks. Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times.  The upstairs is not used and was not gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the Licensee understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. 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.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
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: SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610278

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(3)
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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not barricading the bottom of the stairs which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/30/2024
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Licensee put the barricade at the bottom of the stairs at the time of this inspection. Licensee was reminded that the barricade must be placed when children less than five years old are present. Licensee states will submit a written statement of her understanding of this regulation by email to the department by 4/30/24.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having detergents and cleaning compounds accessible to children in the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/30/2024
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Licensee removed all detergencts, cleaning compounds, and knife from the accessible areas and made them inaccessible a the time of this inspection. Licensee will submit a written statement of her understanding of this regulation to the department by email by 4/30/24.
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 VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
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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: SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610278

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)1
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee did not have the disaster drill documented, the last one was on 7/12/23, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/30/2024
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Licensee states she will conduct a disaster drill and send a copy to the department of the documented drill by email by 4/30/24.

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 VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
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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: SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610278

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2024

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:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee's last Mandated Reporter Certificate expired on 2/8/24, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/30/2024
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Licensee states she will send the department a copy of a current Mandated Reporter Certificate by email by 4/30/24.
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:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee's First Aid CPR expired on 3/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/30/2024
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Licensee states she will send the department a copy of a current First Aid & CPR certificate by email by 4/30/24.
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 VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/02/2024
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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: SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610278
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2024
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Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expired on 3/2024.  Licensee has required immunizations.  Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 2/8/22 and has expired.  Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.  The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 7/12/23.

Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be 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. Licensee shall physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.  An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.  Licensee shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the 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 provided and discussed the following:  Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms.  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 information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided:www.meganslaw.ca.gov.  During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2024
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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: SANCHEZ, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610278
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2024
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Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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/.

LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change.

Licensee 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.

Type B deficiencies are being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D.

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.
 
A copy of the report, appeal rights (LIC 9058), and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to Licensee and advised must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA interpreted and explained the inspection report to licensee in Spanish, licensee stated she understood.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Claudia Sanchez.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam VuTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria GonzalezTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2024
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