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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700392
Report Date: 05/14/2021
Date Signed: 05/14/2021 11:59:06 AM

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:DIAZ-BANOS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700392
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 2DATE:
05/14/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:16 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Blanca Diaz-BanosTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On 5/14/21 at 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brigitte Tsutaoka was greeted virtually by Licensee Blanca Diaz-Banos, to conduct a case management licensee initiated inspection to increase capacity from a Small Family Child Care Home(FCCH) to a large FCCH. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was virtually guided on a tour of the FCCH by licensee. Upon entry LPA, observed 2 children in care.

The operating hours are Monday through Saturday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM.

This is a two story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, and garage. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Per Applicant, the following areas are utilized for Family Child Care: living room and family room. The home is gated from the front yard to the backyard. The off-limits areas include: kitchen (made off-limits with a gate) and entire upstairs, (bedrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, bathrooms #3 and #4), and the garage. Stairs have a gate. The fireplace in the living room is securely inaccessible to children. The cleaning solutions (locked under kitchen sink) and medications (in top kitchen cabinet) are stored in the off-limits kitchen. The knives are kept in a top kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time. LPA did not observe any weapons.

The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. The licensee was reminded that fire and disaster drills are to be conducted at least once every six months and logged. The home had the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that meets State Fire Marshal standards (reading in green).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa BellTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brigitte TsutaokaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
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: DIAZ-BANOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700392
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021
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The facility's annual fees are current. The licensee had all the required licensing documents posted in the day care room visible to parents. LPA observed a current child roster. The outside back yard is used by the children for outside play (shaded area provided). The back yard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts.
The following were discussed: Smoking is not permitted in the licensed facility. Baby walkers, baby jumpers, baby exersaucers, baby bouncers/rockers and any other items that fall into that category are not permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children’s files, facility files and posting requirements.
The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your Analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week. Licensee is aware all adults over the age of 18 years must be fingerprint cleared visiting regularly or for longer than one week.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall complete training as required 90 days from date of employment. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.



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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa BellTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brigitte TsutaokaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
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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: DIAZ-BANOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700392
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2021
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The licensee was reminded it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider PINs.

Fire clearance was granted on 04/09/2021 for a large FCCH with a maximum capacity of 14 children in care. Licensee is aware a qualified livescan cleared adult is required when more than 8 children are present. A capacity for a large family child care home(FCCH) has been approved with maximum 14 children in care effective today 5/14/2021. Copy of this report, appeal rights and notice of site visit will be emailed to licensee with read receipt in lieu of signature.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa BellTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brigitte TsutaokaTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2021
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