192002652-7-11-2023-54-CC-JESA-CTMPQR-20230711113133

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192002652
Report Date: 07/11/2023
Date Signed: 07/11/2023 11:31:40 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/11/2023 11:31 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	192002652
ADMINISTRATOR:	ROSA TORRES		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 404-5219
CITY:	NORWALK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90650
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	07/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee Rosa Torres		TIME COMPLETED:	11:40 AM

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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 7/11/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Rosa Torres. LPA informed Licensee of the purpose for the visit and provided Licensee with a copy of the facility entrance checklist (LIC 126). The facility provides care to children ages 0 to 12 years old. The facility is open Monday to Friday 5AM to 6PM. Upon arrival, Licensee was present with one child. Staff 1 arrived with six children at a later time. Two additional children arrived a few minutes later. The facility was in compliance with capacity requirements for a Large Family Child Care Home. All residents living in the home were discussed and noted. Licensee provided a tour of the facility. This is a one story, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Per Licensee areas on limits to children are: Enclosed patio used for day care activities, bathroom in enclosed patio, kitchen and living room. Per Licensee areas off limits to children are: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garage and a section of the backyard. All areas that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA observed required posted documentation: Facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness checklist. LPA observed a current facility roster LIC 9040 and a disaster drill log. Last documented drill was conducted on 7/5/23. Licensee was advised disaster drills shall be conducted every 6 months. LPA observed a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector in the facility which are operational. LPA observed a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher in the patio and in the living room that was last serviced in August 2022. There are toys and other age appropriate materials available for children in the enclosed patio. The home maintains telephone service (landline and cell phone). Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds and medicines are inaccessible. Knives are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet, cleaning products are kept in a latched cabinet under the sink, personal medicines are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children and detergents are kept in the off limits garage.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3828
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192002652
	VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023

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Per Licensee, there are no children who require medication enrolled. Heating and ventilation was evaluated. Per Licensee, a portable A/C unit is used in the home when needed. LPA observed a covered wall heater in the hall way. LPA did not observe any fireplaces in the home. Children use the living room for napping and as needed. Per Licensee, children have meals in the kitchen and the enclosed patio depending on the weather. Children use the bathroom in the enclosed patio. LPA did not observe cleaning products or medicine in the on limits bathroom. Per Licensee, children use a section of the backyard (enclosed patio) for outdoor play. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children in the backyard. A section of the backyard where two pet dogs are maintained, is off limits. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. Per Licensee, there are no poisons kept in the home. Licensee was advised that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room or enclosed patio, separated from other children in care. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. There are no bodies of water.
Infant Care: Currently there is one infant over 12 months enrolled. Per Licensee, infant uses a mat for napping. LPA reviewed the current 15 minute sleeping log. Per Staff 1, there is additional napping equipment (play yard) if required. LPA discussed the following with Licensee: Napping equipment shall not block the entrances or exits. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall not be used for sleeping. LPA discussed the new Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months.
Overnight Care: Per Licensee, they do not provide overnight care. LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used.
Children's records were reviewed. LPA verified that records contained (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights
Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's and Staff 1's Pediatric first aid/cpr certification expires in 07/2024. Licensee's and Staff 1's mandated reporter certificate expires 8/10/2024. Licensee and Staff 1 had proof of required immunization to measles, pertussis and influenza (declination). Licensee and Staff 1 had proof of TB clearance.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3828
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192002652
	VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023

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During inspection the children present were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, they were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and were free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per Licensee, no children enrolled require medication. 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep 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.
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.

No deficiencies are cited today.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Rosa Torres. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3828
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 229-6521
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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