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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610424
Report Date: 07/22/2021
Date Signed: 07/22/2021 02:55:28 PM

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:RUELAS DE LOPEZ, CECILIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136610424
ADMINISTRATOR:CECILIA RUELAS DE LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 457-7887
CITY:IMPERIALSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92251
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/22/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Cecilia Ruelas De Lopez, ProviderTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On July 22, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Sanchez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee Cecilia Ruelas De Lopez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were no children present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a single story, three bedroom, two bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom located next to the living room, hallway bathroom and backyard. Off limits areas are Master bedroom and bathroom, bedroom located next to the master, laundry room and garage and are inaccessible through use of door knob protection.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. 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 or exemptions.

Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 5/2022. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 4/2021. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 06/2021. Provider is not currently caring for any infants, but stated she is aware of the physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that should be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana SanchezTELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
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: RUELAS DE LOPEZ, CECILIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610424
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2021
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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.

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.

No deficiencies cited.

Licensee is Spanish speaking and requested report to be translated. LPA translated report and licensee stated she understood.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee and a copy of this report left at the facility.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana SanchezTELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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