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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197402448
Report Date: 02/18/2020
Date Signed: 02/18/2020 02:16:54 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:BRANCA FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197402448
ADMINISTRATOR:VALERIE & JESSICA BRANCAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 768-0307
CITY:SUN VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91352
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 13DATE:
02/18/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Valerie BrancaTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ayala conducted an Required 1 Year inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival LPA Ayala was greeted by licensee, Valerie Branca. LPA observed 10 children and 3 infants. A copy of Child Care Facility Roster was emailed to LPA. LPA observed 3 children files contained children immunization records and signed copy of Notification of Parents Rights. Per Licensing Information System (LIS) all adults residing and working in the home have obtained background clearances. Per LIS, facility annual fees are current, and licensee will pay fee on due date 04/2020. The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision. Hours of operation are Monday though Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The day care takes place in living room, family room, dining room, kitchen rear bathroom and rear yard. The backyard is completely fenced in. Licensee has a spa in the rear yard with proper cover. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable and well ventilated. Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed working smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide, fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working telephone. There are several age appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. The licensee has current CPR and first aid that expires 05/18/2021

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
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: BRANCA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197402448
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2020
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The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com
All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B

The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
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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: BRANCA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197402448
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2020
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The licensee was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day. The licensee may find additional information and forms on the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507

Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted monthly; last drill documented and conducted on 01/22/2020.

Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).

The following was discussed with the licensee:


Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that 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.

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). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
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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: BRANCA FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197402448
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2020
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--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
--Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724
--Licensee was advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.
-- Our 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 send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov


Licensee is aware of CCLD child care videos on Community Care Licensing website at: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

A copy of Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee.

LPA provided consultation during inspection.

There were no deficiencies cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.

An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 369-2168
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica AyalaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
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