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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153907278
Report Date: 07/19/2023
Date Signed: 07/19/2023 11:04:52 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551



FACILITY NAME:SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153907278
ADMINISTRATOR:SANCHEZ, ERIKAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 449-7852
CITY:ROSAMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93560
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
07/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Erika SanchezTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 7/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Sanchez Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Erika Sanchez, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include 2 adults (licensee and licensee spouse) and 3 children (17,13 and 11 years old). Pre Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance.
This is a large family childcare facility. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 pm. During the inspection, LPA observed 8 childcare children (2 toddlers, 4 preschools and 2 school age) with Licensee and her assistant. Per Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS at this time. The home is set up as follows: This is a two story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, formal dining, a family room, and a garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris.
Main Area is provided Living room. Children use the bathroom (#3) inside the childcare room. There is a kitchen, play area, and napping room for children in care.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2023
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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551


FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)(2)
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. The Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained in the infant’s file and shall be available to the Department for review.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation,interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee was unable to find 2 toddlers (enroll 2022, infants) LIC 9227, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/19/2023
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After LPA talked to the licensee, the licensee understood she will need to keep all the documents for 3 years. Licensee agreed to ask parents to sign the LIC 9227 and keep it in children's file
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation,interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not keep all the sleeping log for both infant/toddler, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/19/2023
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After LPA talked to the licensee, the licensee understood she will need to keep all the documents for 3 years.
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: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023
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Living room: LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children in the areas. LPA observed: Two small tables were observed with chairs. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. A small play kitchen. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There are mats on the floor with educational/learning activities. The mats were observed to be in good condition. LPA also observed a TV in the living room. The TV wires are hanging and need to make them inaccessible to the children. Also, two tall shelves are in the living room and not secure/latch.
Children’s Bathroom: Children use the bathroom inside the childcare room. The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair.
Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). In the kitchen, all sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on cabinet doors and drawers. Sharp knives are kept in a tight-fitting container.
Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards, and loose and sharp parts. Children play in the backyard. There is a grass area for active play. There is a Little Tikes jungle gym (anchored). There is 1 dog.

Off-limit areas include Bedrooms #1 through #4, bathrooms #1 and #2, laundry, 2nd floor, loft, and garage (key lock). LPA observed a door lock or key lock on the door.


Other:
· AC/Heating Unit / Swamp Cooler unit was observed. The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the AC unit.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023
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· Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were no bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water.
· Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children.
· Food: The licensee is enrolled in Food program. The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
· Fire extinguisher (2A10BC): LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and located in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall.
· Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the Family room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children.
· Hanging window blind cords: The cords are inaccessible to children.
· Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay near the front door.
· Medications and cleaning solutions: Detergents/cleaning compounds are under the kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to the children. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom.
· Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. Infants and young children will sleep in designated areas with adult supervision. According to the licensee, the older children (2 or older) do not nap in the facility.
· Overnight Care: According to the licensee does not provide overnight care.
· Pets: There is a big dog and has current vaccinations.
· Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone
· Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable.
· The First Aid kit is in the classroom, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and LPA does not observe a first aid manual.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023
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· Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
· Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms.
Documentation:
· Child files: LPA reviewed 5 children's records. The records are incomplete and missing forms.
· CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date (of 08/2023).
· Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and performed on 7/10/2023.
· Immunization: The licensee and her assistant have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination.
· Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: There are 2 infants enrolled in the facility (2022). The licensee does not have LIC 9227 and Sleeping log in the children’s files. LPA shared the Safe Sleeping Regulation with the licensee and all documentation will need to keep for 3 years.
· The licensee posts all required information.
· Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 6/2/24
· Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 1 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents.
The following information was discussed with the licensee:
ü Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023
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üThe licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times.
üCapacity requirements, Roster requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake).
üLicensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.
üLicensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B
üThe licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).
üCriminal Record Statement: The licensee [or facility representative] 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 support or exemption prior to the 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.
üSafe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [facility representative] 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: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ, ERIKA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907278
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2023
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üA baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category.
üNotice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
üPosting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
üThe regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban).
üLicensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
nOur Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov
üThe Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
üA copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to the licensee.

Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes.

An exit Interview was conducted, and a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit were provided to the licensee, Erika Sanchez.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2023
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