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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004406
Report Date: 11/28/2022
Date Signed: 11/28/2022 04:34:32 PM


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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198004406
ADMINISTRATOR:SAINZ, PETRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 500-7713
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90606
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
11/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Petra Sainz TIME COMPLETED:
04:50 PM
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VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH
At 2:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. Two attempted visits were conducted on 9/20/22 and 9/27/22. LPA met with Petra Sainz, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 6 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 3 children present upon arrival.

The licensee states that 2 adults currently live in the home. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.

This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children have access to the family room, 1 bathroom and backyard fenced.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 198004406

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) 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 Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interviews and observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the service tag on Fire Extinguisher indicates it was last serviced on 8/26/2018 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
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Per Licensee, they will service the Fire Extinguisher and will submit proof to LPA by due date of 12/05/2022
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interviews and records reviewed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the last drill cocumented was 12/17/2019 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
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Per Licensee, they will conduct a disaster drill- documented and submit proof to LPA by POC due date of 12/05/2022.

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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004406
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022
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Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, they do not have any poisons in the home. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.

LPA Lopez did observed a fireplace in the living room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. The required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 08/26/2018, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. 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 documented was conducted on 12/17/2019.

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the kitchen. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and equipment available for children.------ pg. 2 of 5 -------
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004406
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022
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Licensee states that they are not currently caring 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-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.

LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

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

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. There are pets on the premises. LPA observed two dogs in the facility.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004406
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022
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At 3:00 pm children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information. LPA observed child # 3 did not have a complete LIC 700.

The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 9/2024. There are first aid supplies available.

LPA observed that the Licensee and husband do not have proof of immunization record and the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate for Licensee expires on 9/20/2024 .

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAINZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004406
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022
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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.

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/inspection-process.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Petra Sainz
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
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