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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198015183
Report Date: 06/14/2024
Date Signed: 06/14/2024 01:16:17 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:	SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198015183
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CARINA SANCHEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(626) 827-8100
CITY:	LA PUENTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91744
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	06/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Carina Sanchez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 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	Visit conducted in Spanish On 6/12/2024 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Carolyn Tuba and Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced annual inspection for the above facility. A Covid risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Licensee, Carina Sanchez who guided them on a tour and observed 11 children in care with an additional adult who is the Licensee’s assistant. Licensee stated that she has 16 children currently enrolled on various schedules. This facility is a Large Family Child Care. During the course of the visit LPAs observed a facility roster was available. Per Licensee, operating hours are Sunday - Saturday 5:30 am – 7:00 pm and per Licensee she also provides overnight care, Sunday-Saturday 8:30 pm – 5:30 am. Licensee reports that she uses monitors and stays close by and awake while the children are sleeping. Per Licensee the age group she currently works with are Birth - 13 years old. The licensee is not part of a food program but provides all meals including breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack and dinner to the children in care. This is a one-story house which consists of a living room, family room (play area), 3 bedrooms, kitchen, breakfast nook, garage, front yard, back yard, side yard, and 1 bathroom. Child Care areas were inspected and used by the children as follows: the living room, family room (play area), one bedroom (play area), bathroom, and backyard. A sofa in the family room is utilized for an ill child. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include 2 bedrooms, kitchen, front yard, side yard and garage. Licensee is utilizing a baby gate and child proof doorknobs. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

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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Document Has Been Signed on 06/14/2024 01:16 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Carolyn Tuba On 06/14/2024 at 12:28 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015183
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no proof of 15 minute log for children under 24 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/21/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide proof of 15 minute log and send a copy to LPA.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(d)(1)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement shall not apply if the infant has a medical exemption from a licensed physician that allows for an alternative sleep position. The exemption shall be attached to the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] and contain the following criteria: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there was no proof of the Individual Infant Sleep Plan for children under 12 months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/21/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide proof of Individual Infant Sleep Plan and send a copy to LPA.

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:

Ana Chico

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Carolyn Tuba

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

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: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015183
	VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

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The licensee states that 2 adults including herself currently live in the home. Per Licensee, her daughter also assists with the care of the children. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. 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.

The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation, and telephone service.
Fire and safety drills must be performed every 6 months and documented for review by the Department. Licensee conducted an Emergency Drill in April 2024. No one smokes in the at family childcare home.

In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Immunization's (TDAP, MMR, TB, Influenza), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. The licensee and assistant provided proof which expires, October 2025. LPA advised that Mandated Reporting training needs to be conducted every 2 years. The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee, and her assistant currently have Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires on 9/2025, including EMSA approved sticker.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items, which could pose a danger, were determined to be inaccessible to children in care during this inspection and are kept locked under the kitchen sink with a child-proof lock. Medication is kept in the off-limit area of the bedrooms.

LPAs observed the required 2:A-10:B-C fire extinguisher and tag stated the last time it was inspected on September 7, 2023. LPAs advised that per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be service annually. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operating correctly. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. Per Licensee there is one small Chihuahua dog that is kept in a dog run outside in the backyard or in the bedroom during warmer months.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

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: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015183
	VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

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LPA advised the Licensee with regards to safe sleep and that infants under 24 months shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name, date and initials of the person who checked on the child. LPA provided Licensee a booklet on Safe Sleep in Spanish. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA advised Licensee the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. Per Licensee she checks infants but does not document the 15-minute check. In the infant’s file LPAs observed that there were no Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and printed a copy for the Licensee.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPAs did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. The Licensee was reminded to utilize play yards, cribs, and highchairs for what they are intended for and not leave children in them for any other reason.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be enclosed with a concrete wall and measuring at least 6 feet high. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys, bikes, play equipment (wood chips cushion falls) and plastic cars, as well as other materials for children to play with.

Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. LPAs found that the files were complete and documented children’s names and staff names. LPAs advised that the 15-minute log and Individual Infant Sleep Plan needs to be in the infant file for record keeping. If Children and Staff leave the day care all records must be maintained for 3 years after leaving.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 email inquiries 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

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: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198015183
	VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

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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 [or 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.

According to Licensee there are currently no children taking medications. 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 Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

See LIC809D for deficiency cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Carina Sanchez.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carolyn Tuba
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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