153903811-10-11-2021-04-CC-CHAS-C7PS6A-20211011133538

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153903811
Report Date: 10/11/2021
Date Signed: 10/11/2021 01:35:54 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:	ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153903811
ADMINISTRATOR:	ESCOBAR, SILVIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 858-0650
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93311
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	10/11/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Silvia Escobar		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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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 10/11/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Silvia Escobar. Also present was her assistant and her daughter, that was called to help interpret. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were eight day care children present. No pets were observed during today's visit. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners. The accessible rooms were the downstairs bedroom/play room, downstairs bathroom, living room and kitchen. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. There is no fireplace. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed six children’s files. All required licensing documents were observed in each of the children’s files, including a copy of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights (LIC 995A). Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations for the children, but not all immunizations were transcribed onto cards.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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: ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153903811
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(i)

Infant Safe Sleep

If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the LPA observed the licensee place the infant in care, once they fell asleep, in a swing instead of a crib on their back. This is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The LPA had the licensee remove the infant from the swing and place them in the crib. The licensee agrees to review the regulations on Safe Sleep requirements and write a statement on what those guidelines are. The licensee will also attend a training on Safe Sleep when one is available.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(c)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date: 10/11/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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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: ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153903811
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416.1(d)

Personnel Records

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not have files for herself or her helper with required licensing forms or required information. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to take the Record Keeping in Family Child Care training and get all required licening forms and information for herself and staff, and have it available for review by the due date of 10/18/21.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not have proof of immunizations for herslf or her helper. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to have proof of required immunizations for herself and staff, available for review by the due date of 10/18/21.

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: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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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: ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153903811
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(c)

Infant Safe Sleep

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not have an Individual Sleeping Plan in one of the infants files. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The liocensee agrees to have a complete Individual Sleep Plan available for review, for each infant in care, by the due date of 10/18/21.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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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: ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153903811
	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2021

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services.

Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months. Licensee is aware that children are never to be left in parked vehicles. 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. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the home and prevented from returning to the home or having contact with children in care. Licensee is aware that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advance notice. Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current and expire on 2/9/2022. The licensee does not maintain documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles or influenza for herself or staff. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee. LPA reviewed with licensee the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which the licensee completed on 3/6/2020. It is required to be updated every two years. The licensee, however did not have files with required licensing forms and documents for herself or staff. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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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: ESCOBAR, SILVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153903811
	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2021

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There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants (0-24 months) every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was not completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. The LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov. which provides access to Provider Information Notifications (PINS), Quarterly Updates that inform licensees of new legislation and regulations, training's, and Licensing forms and updated information. The licensee was also advised that it is her responsibility to stay current with regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are found (see next page): 809 D

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (along with appeal rights) was provided to the licensee, Silvia Escobar and was reviewed. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit form was provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2021

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