192008458-1-30-2025-33-CC-VMGA-DDEVFZ-20250130152447

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192008458
Report Date: 01/30/2025
Date Signed: 01/30/2025 03:24:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2025 03:24 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	JIMENEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	192008458
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JIMENEZ, ESTHER		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 888-2120
CITY:	MONTEBELLO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90640
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	01/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:28 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Esther Jimenez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:40 PM

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This inspection was conducted in Spanish.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 01/30/25 at 01:28 p.m. LPA met with, Maria Esther Jimenez licensee who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 05 children present during this inspection. Per licensee, 08 children are enrolled. Operation hours are Monday – Friday 06:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, den (day care room), laundry room, front yard, back yard (fenced), garage, and storage (converted into a room). Areas accessible to children include den, 1 bathroom, and back yard (fenced). Areas off limits to children and parents include 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, front yard, garage, and storage. Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 4 adults and 2 minors. Licensee stated that there are no pets on the premises. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Upon arrival, LPA observed (1) bouncer in the living room. According to the licensee, parent of child #4 (C4) brought the bouncer to use during nap time. Per licensee, she told parent of C4 that the bouncer cannot be used at the facility and informed parent that there is a play pen stored in the bedroom. LPA did not observe the bouncer being used and asked licensee to return the bouncer to the parent during pick up. Tour began in the den where LPA observed a changing table, age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials for children. Per licensee, children use the bathroom located inside the den. LPA observed that the children’s bathroom is in safe and in sanitary conditions. The laundry room is adjacent to the children’s bathroom. Licensee maintains the laundry room closed to make it inaccessible. LPA observed older children nap on cots and are stored in the den. There’s also a first aid kit readily available.

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Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2710
	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JIMENEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192008458
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the den of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted on 10/2024. Children’s roster was available during this inspection.

Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, food is provided to children. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a landline. There is ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 01:37 p.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/12/24, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Children are currently using the back yard for outdoor play. LPA observed adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. LPA advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times.

LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2710
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JIMENEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192008458
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed C4 is missing proof of immunizations.

Licensee and assistant’s records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 expired on 05/12/24. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 06/22/25. LPA observed assistant’s Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 expired on 04/12/24.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

Licensee does care for infants. 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-andresources/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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers, and any other item that falls into that category.

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed the licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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/resources/child-care-centers/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2710
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JIMENEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192008458
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Licensee Maria Esther Jimenez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Esther Jimenez.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2710
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2025 03:24 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JIMENEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192008458
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. 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 in LPA observed licensee and assistant's mandated reporter training expired on 05/12/24 and 04/12/24 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/13/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per licensee, she will submit proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207 to LPA by POC date.

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	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed child #4 (C4) was missing proof of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/28/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per licensee, she will submit proof of immunizations to LPA by POC due date.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2710
	DATE: 01/30/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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