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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000925
Report Date: 01/07/2020
Date Signed: 01/07/2020 03:32:26 PM

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:	WELLS AND MERAZ MORALES FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198000925
ADMINISTRATOR:	WELLS. ARLIN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 493-5614
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90815
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	01/07/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:42 PM
MET WITH:	Sandra Morales		TIME COMPLETED:	03:50 PM

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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	ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH An Annual Required inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Timothy Fields and Nolan Tcheng. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility by licensee Sandra Morales and Arlin Wells. This is a single story home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Residing in the home are two adults and one child. There were seven children in care upon arrival. Care is provided in the living room and converted garage accessible from the dining room. Children also have access to the kitchen, two bedrooms, and guest bathroom located in the hallway. The remaining master bedroom and master bath is off limits. Licensee has a barricaded wall heater in the living room and a second wall heater in the hallway. There was no fire place observed in the home. LPA observed a caged rabbit in the bedroom. The front yard is off limits while the backyard is used for outdoor activity space. There were no detached sheds. All rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. The garage can only be utilized as activity space. There is no eating or sleeping permitted in the garage. Storage areas for poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the home to be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Capacity and ratio was observed to be in compliance. Licensee complied with inspection authority. Per licensee there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Telephone service was in operable condition. There is a barricaded swimming pool on the premises. The backyard is adequately fenced. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher (2A 10BC) are in operable condition.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino Cochran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy Fields	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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: WELLS AND MERAZ MORALES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198000925
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

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-Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires: 4/2020
-Child Care Roster, Disaster Plan, and Children's Records were discussed.
-Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal records clearance (finger prints and child abuse clearance) requirement. Both licensees have completed the mandated reporter training. The day care is not covered by liability insurance.

The following was discussed: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living or working in the home must be finger print cleared prior to licensure or living/working in the facility. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. An immediate $100 per day Civil Penalty for a maximum of five days for the first violation and a maximum of 30 days for subsequent violations per individual will be issued. If an individual has a clearance with the Department, a criminal record clearance may be transferred. LIC 9182 Criminal Background Clearance Transfer Request may be used.

During operating hours no smoking, no infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, Exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are allowed in the facility. Earthquake, fire disaster, and safety drill posting requirement were explained in detail on this date.

Licensee has been advised of the following:
· Pools should be inaccessible by a pool cover or a 5-foot fence around the perimeter of the pool. If the fence is made out of chain link, the opening should not allow a golf ball to pass through. Fences made out of mesh will need to be approved by the department. Mesh fence will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and as long as the mesh fence makes the swimming pool inaccessible to children as determined by licensing staff.
· Pool cover label should read F1346-91 American Society for Testing Material and it should be able to withstand the weight of an adult without water above cover when standing.
· Dog(s) and or pets should be isolated from children in care.
· It is recommended that a First Aid kit be available on premises.
· Outdoor supervision required at all times. If outdoor area not adequately fenced provider must be with children at all times when outdoors.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino Cochran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy Fields	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY NAME: WELLS AND MERAZ MORALES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198000925
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

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The following deficiencies are cited in accordance with Title 22 of California Code of Regulations and discussed with licensee:

A barricade is needed around the wall heater in the hallway.

See 809 D attached.

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. Required measles, pertussis, and influenza vaccinations were discussed.

Online copy of the Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics can be downloaded at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
Safe sleep practices was discussed. Children sleep in cribs, Graco pack and plays, and cots.

Exit interview conducted with licensee. Appeal Rights provided and explained. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for (30) days. Failure to do so may result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Web site address to order forms: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/On-lineFor_293.htm#l
INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.ccld.ca.gov – To access licensing forms, updates and Title 22.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino Cochran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy Fields	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

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: WELLS AND MERAZ MORALES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198000925
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2020

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 01/07/2020 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Operation of a Family Child Care Home Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	The requirement is not met as evidenced by a barricade needed around the wall heater in the hallway. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Trevino Cochran	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy Fields	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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