153904504-7-22-2021-04-CC-CHAS-C56R6D-20210722124434

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153904504
Report Date: 07/22/2021
Date Signed: 07/22/2021 12:44:44 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:	FERNANDEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153904504
ADMINISTRATOR:	FERNANDEZ, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 664-8973
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93311
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	07/22/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:20 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Fernandez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 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 7/22/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Fernandez. 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 four day care children present. The licensee stated that she has one dog and one cat that are both kept outside. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners and baby gates. The accessible rooms were the living room, playroom, kitchen, hall bathroom, down stairs bedroom and back yard. 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. When inspecting the kitchen, the LPA observed numerous drawers that contained keep out of reach items, where the child latches were not working correctly. The LPA also observed one of the drawers, that did not have a latch on it, to obtain batteries, markers and a pocket knife that were accessible. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. Fireplace is inaccessible and not in use during day care hours. 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. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: FERNANDEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153904504
	VISIT DATE: 07/22/2021

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LPA reviewed three 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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. 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 1/31/23. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles and influenza for herself or staff. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday; 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or as arranged.

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 2/12/20. It is required to be updated every two years. The LPA observed one infant in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. 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 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 is to be 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
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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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: FERNANDEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153904504
	VISIT DATE: 07/22/2021

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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

A copy of this report, along with appeal rights was provided to the licensee and was reviewed. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice Of Site Visit form is required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alice Juarez	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7857
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline Harris	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4624
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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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: FERNANDEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153904504
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/22/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 07/29/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	This requirement was not met as evidenced by the LPA observing numerous drawers in the kitchen, where the child latches were not working, making keep out of reach items accessible to children. This is a possible risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. The l	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: 07/22/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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