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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610449
Report Date: 05/14/2020
Date Signed: 05/14/2020 04:38:14 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:	RUIZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	136610449
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:	8	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/14/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:00 PM
MET WITH:	Alma Ruiz		TIME COMPLETED:	04:20 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 May 14, 2020, at 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez conducted a case management inspection for the purpose of an increase in capacity via video conference by Whats App, due to the Covid-19 outbreak with Licensee Alma Ruiz. LPA conducted a live video tour of the inside and outside of the facility. No (0) children and one (1) staff were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a 2 story, 5bedrooms, 3 bathroom house. The following areas used for childcare are: bedroom 1 and 2, kitchen, living room 1, bathroom 1 and 2, and dining room. Off limits areas are garage, studio, bedroom 3, 4, 5, bathroom 3, and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available for children’s use. The home has a backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. 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 clearance. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee and assistant completed the Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 on 3/11/20. One child's records was reviewed. First Aid and CPR certifications for Licensee expire on April 2021. The fire clearance for 14 children was granted/received on 5/11/20. 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. and the 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2020

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: RUIZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610449
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2020

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LPA discussed the maximum number of children for whom care shall be provided when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: When there is an assistant present: Twelve (12) children with no more than four of whom may be infants or Fourteen (14) children, with at least two of the children with 1 child enrolled in kindergarten and 1 child at least six years of age and no more than three infants.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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.

A Large Family Child Care Home license for 14 children may be issued upon final file review. LPA Gloria Gonzalez interpreted and explained inspection report to applicant, applicant stated she understood.

A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) will be e-mailed to the licensee and licensee was advised that acknowledgement of the receipts of the report and appeal rights are to be received within twenty-four hours.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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