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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153902921
Report Date: 09/09/2021
Date Signed: 09/09/2021 04:35:11 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:CHAVEZ, MARCELA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153902921
ADMINISTRATOR:CHAVEZ, MARCELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 746-9345
CITY:SHAFTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93263
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
09/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Marcela ChavezTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 09/09/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeovanna Yanez and Jessika Thompson, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Marcela Chavez. Also present was Staff #2 (S2). Days and hours of operation are Monday to Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM and other hours as arranged.

LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the bathroom, living room and play room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of safety latches on the door. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a fireplace in the home that is in an off-limits rooms and is not used during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 746-9345.

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. LPAs 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. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

CONTINUED ON 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna YanezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5629
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CHAVEZ, MARCELA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153902921
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were missing some emergency information as required, Licensee stated she will organize children's files and paperwork. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 1/19/20. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 1/3/23. A review of records indicates that Licensee did not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles for herself or Staff #1. Licensee stated she had provided records to another LPA but will have copies of documentation in her staff files.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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: https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

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. 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/process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Marcela Chavez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna YanezTELEPHONE: (559) 341-5629
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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