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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010629
Report Date: 04/08/2024
Date Signed: 04/08/2024 01:03:46 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 04/08/2024 01:03 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198010629
ADMINISTRATOR:JAZMINA ROMEROFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
5626441639
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90241
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 1DATE:
04/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Jazmina RomeroTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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About 11:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran arrived at the above facility to conduct a required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee, Jazmina Romero, an employee, Keyli Romero and observed a child in care. About 12:00 PM, we toured the accessible areas of the home. All adults have fingerprinted cleared and associated to the licensed facility. The current hours of operation are 6:00AM-6:00PM; Monday through Friday.
LPA observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC-9213-Notice of site visit, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome Poster, and safe sleep poster.
This is a single dwelling home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, a family, and a detached garage. Parents and children access the home through the back entrance. Childcare conducted in family room. One bedroom accessible to children for napping. Children do not have access to the kitchen area. LPA observed the kitchen has safety latched on the cabinets and no sharp objects or chemical compounds accessible to children in care. Children do not have access to two bedrooms and the living room. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The enclosed backyard observed to be clean with lots learning materials available for children. The other side of the backyard observed to have a swimming pool has a 5-foot fence and self-latching gate that meets Title 22 Regulation requirements. Licensee stated children will not be using the pool.
LPA observed all posting requirements accessible to all parents. Licensee had current CPR/First Aid certificates (Exp.11/2025), fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detector meet regulations. Cleaning materials and medications are inaccessible, Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home. The home conducted emergency disaster drill once every three months. Children’s records were reviewed and completed. LPA informed the effects of lead exposure for children between ages 1-6 years old are the most at risk for lead poisoning. A copy of lead exposure was provided.
Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the Community Care Licensing office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). Licensee is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie TranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010629
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024
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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 recommended facility to stay updated with information related to Covid-19 from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to help prevent and protect parents and children in care. LPA advised to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations. LPA informed the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) provide many other helpful resources to the licensee and the public. Visit www.cdss.ca.gov to receive important updates.
LPA informed of released PIN 21-15 CCLD related to Kidde Trusense Smoke & combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms recall. Visit website for more information: http://kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com/ 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.
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.
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.
No deficiency was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jazmina Romero.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie TranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024
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