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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009572
Report Date: 12/06/2022
Date Signed: 12/06/2022 02:57:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2022 02:57 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	VALDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198009572
ADMINISTRATOR:	VALDEZ, COLUMBA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 714-0991
CITY:	PARAMOUNT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90723
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	12/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Columba Valdez, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:20 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	THIS INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED IN SPANISH Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 12/06/22 at 1:00PM. LPA met with Columba Valdez, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 2 infants present when LPA arrived. Also present was Licensee assistant/daughter Kathy Valdez. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Sun 12:00 AM - 11:59PM. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Care is mainly provided in the living room. The kitchen is also accessible. All five bedrooms are off limits to children in care. Children have access to the guest bathroom located in the hallway. The remaining master bath is inaccessible. There were no fire place, wall heater, or detached shed observed in the home. Licensee has a dog isolated on the side of the home. Children have no access to the garage. An additional child arrived at 1:39pm. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan, disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 10/20/22. LPA observed that licensee is implementing COVID-19 precautions and procedures.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009572
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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LPA observed that licensee is implementing COVID-19 precautions and procedures.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/16/2022. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are stored in the laundry room, inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in living room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

Infant Care: Currently licensee has 2 infants enroll and 2 infant was present during inspection. LPA observed 1 play yards and 2 cribs visible in dining room. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses were observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. LPA did not observe loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the play yards. LPA informed licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months, and provided PIN 20-24-CCP. Licensee states the following a sleep supervision plan for infants: to continue sleeping children in the dining room.LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA's observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA's did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water.

Consult was provided with Licensee at 2:10pm regarding retirement and daughter running the daycare in the future.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009572
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee does not know if she has taken influenza, pertussis, and measles and has no proof which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/06/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Licensee will get blood work to see if she has ever taken influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee will then submit proof of immunizations to LPA via email by POC due date of 01/06/2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009572
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunizations Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights

Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, which expires on 07/31/2024; LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and expires on 10/04/2024. During staff file review LPA did not observe proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination. Per Licensee, she was not aware that she needed to have proof of immunization and is unsure if she has ever taken those immunization. Type B was cited.

During inspection all children were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, they were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.

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

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/process.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009572
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and explained in Spanish. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Valdez

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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