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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610481
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 01:09:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2025 01:09 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:ARGUELLES, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136610481
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CLAUDIA ARGUELLESFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 562-5456
CITY:CALEXICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92231
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:05 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Claudia ArguellesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On 02/5/2025 at 12:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Shannan Williams conducted an unannounced Required 3 Year Inspection and met with Licensee, Claudia Arguelles. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There was one (1) child present in the facility during this inspection. The licensee accompanied LPA inside of the facility during this inspection. The off-limits areas are inaccessible using door locks, gates and doorknob covers. Per the licensee the operating hours are Monday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 10:45 PM.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the complex playground for outdoor activities. The licensee understands there must be direct supervision while at the playground. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. 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 First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 06/06/2026.The licensee has required immunizations. The facility roster is maintained and reviewed. LPA Williams reviewed one child file. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 12/17/2024.

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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Cynthia BiszantTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
Shannan WilliamsTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2216
DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025
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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: ARGUELLES, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610481
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025
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LPAs 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. There shall 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 licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes; Licensee documents these checks and they were reviewed by LPA. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA discussed the following: Reporting Covid positive, suspected child abuse & neglect, maintaining children’s records according to regulation, and post required forms. The licensee was reminded corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee, Claudia Argulles The licensee was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/22) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies cited at today's inspection.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia BiszantTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shannan WilliamsTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2216
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
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