198013876-1-31-2023-33-CC-VMGA-CNLV2R-20230131150334

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013876
Report Date: 01/31/2023
Date Signed: 01/31/2023 03:04:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2023 03:04 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198013876
ADMINISTRATOR:	ENRIQUETA TORRES		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 804-6834
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90065
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	01/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Enriqueta Torres		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 PM

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This inspection was conducted in Spanish

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica MartinezGarza conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the above facility on 01/31/23 at 12:00 PM. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Enriqueta Torres, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 3 children present during this inspection. Per licensee, 03 children are enrolled. Present during the inspection was the Licensee’s husband. Operation hours are Monday – Friday 07:00AM – 06:00PM. Licensee currently cares for school age children.

This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and front patio (fenced). All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home. Individuals living in the home are identified on the attached LIC811.

Areas accessible to children include bathroom in the hallway, living room, dining room and front patio for play. The bathroom children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.
Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and kitchen. Licensee has 5 birds in their cages and are kept in the front patio (fenced).

**Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety comfort, and cleanliness. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed in the living room for children. Per licensee, food is provided to all children in care.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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There is telephone service via a cell phone and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. LPA observed central ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. At 12:28 AM smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 03/11/22, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

LPA observed a first aid kit readily available in the kitchen. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in bedroom #1 of the home with supervision. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the living room of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. 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 01/26/23. Children's roster was reviewed and is current.

Currently children use the front patio for outdoor play with adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment for children in care. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

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

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, expires 05/16/24, LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee and husband are missing proof of Mandated Reporter Training and proof of Influenza vaccine. LPA issued a technical violation.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

Currently licensee does not care 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 provided PIN 20-24-CCP or SP, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months), and PUB 217 Never Shake a Baby Brochure. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per Licensee, there are no children on medications. 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

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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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

Currently, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

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 the licensee Enriqueta Torres and appeal rights.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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