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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198015293
Report Date: 02/23/2023
Date Signed: 02/23/2023 12:43:27 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 02/23/2023 12:43 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:MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198015293
ADMINISTRATOR:MENDOZA, CLAUDIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 965-4956
CITY:ROWLAND HEIGHTSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91748
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
02/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:34 AM
MET WITH:Claudia MendozaTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year on-site inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and provided LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. LPA was guided to a tour by Licensee. This is a two-story home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are a total of 5 adults and 0 minor residing in the home. There were six children in care during the inspection. Assistant Jatziry Stopanigarcia was also present. The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations. Operating hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

All child care areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected to include the following:
· Childcare areas: The children use the bathroom downstairs, living room, dining room and kitchen, and fenced backyard. .
· Off limit areas: Per licensee, the rest of the home is off limits and upstairs (safety gates at bottom of stairs inside the home and the stairs in the backyard.

All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone, ventilation and heating (central). The licensees state that there are no poisons in the home. The licensees understand that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates it was fully charged and serviced on 1/27/23. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable.

Backyard is adequately fenced and there is swimming pool. LPA observed the pool perimeter is surrounded by iron fence and wall. The pool gates are locked and inaccessible to children.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer HuaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/23/2023
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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015293
VISIT DATE: 02/23/2023
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Per licensee, there are no weapon on the premise. There is 1 medium size dog, 6 hens, 2 roosters and 1 tortoise. There are age appropriate toys, equipment were observed for children. Posting requirements were observed to be posted at the time of inspection.

Children Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home were reviewed.
LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov

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 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.

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



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.

All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance. The licensee has proof of current pediatric first aid and CPR (expires: 11/14/2023). Assistant's certificate expires on 11/14/23. Licensee and has completed required mandated reporter general training on 1/7/23 but did not complete the AB1207 for child care providers. Roster reviewed. Per licensee, drills were conducted on 12/2/22 and 1/11/23 and document date and time of drill as required.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer HuaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/23/2023
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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: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015293
VISIT DATE: 02/23/2023
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No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into this category are not permitted in a family child care facility.

INFANT CARE: The infant will sleep in the day care where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs will be available/observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). Cribs or play yard will not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the time of each 15-minute LIC 9227 Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices.


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/tion-process.

Deficiency cited on attached 809D.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. Copy of report provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer HuaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/23/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 02/23/2023 12:43 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198015293

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/23/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 children did not have record available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/27/2023
Plan of Correction
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Per licensee, will correct and submit copy to LPA by POC due date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennifer HuaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/23/2023
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