198010136-8-10-2023-54-CC-SSAZ-CUKTKK-20230810144806

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010136
Report Date: 08/10/2023
Date Signed: 08/10/2023 02:48:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/10/2023 02:48 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:	HERRERA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010136
ADMINISTRATOR:	HERRERA, LIDIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 515-1522
CITY:	CARSON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90746
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	08/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Lidia Herrera, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 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 08/10/2023. LPA met with Lidia Herrera, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 4 children present when LPA arrived with the Licensee and Licensee husband Luis Herrera who is also her assistant. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 5:00PM. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, family room, kitchen, dining room, living room (no FIREPLACE) garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the one bedroom, bathroom, family room for daycare. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms and garage. 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. The bathroom that children use is located in the hallway and was observed to be clean and free of hazards. Small children use portable potty's and urinal for potty training purposes. 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 and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 08/02/2023.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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: HERRERA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010136
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The home maintains telephone service via landline and 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 a off limit bedroom, 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 family/daycare room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

Currently licensee cares for 1 infant enrolled. LPA observed 2 play yards. Per Licensee current infant is almost 2 years old and prefers sleeping on a mat. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. LPA reminded Licensee the following: infant mattresses need to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. Loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs/play yards are not allowed. There are currently no infants with pacifiers. LPA reminded 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. 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.

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

Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification which expires on 03/03/2024, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and expires 01/21/2024.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

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: HERRERA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010136
	VISIT DATE: 08/10/2023

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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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, expect as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be up assessed if this regulation is violated.

Consult and forms was given regarding physical office file. LIC 610S (Emergency disaster plan) was given for updating.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCare.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resources and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 CARE 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.
During the exit interview Licensee L. Herrera, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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, L. Herrera

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/10/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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