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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016467
Report Date: 08/22/2023
Date Signed: 08/22/2023 01:02:36 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:MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198016467
ADMINISTRATOR:MEDRANO, M & AGUIRRE, WFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 699-2549
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90606
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Licensee's Marlene Medrano & Wilfredo Aguirre TIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH
At 9:40 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA met with Wilfredo Aguirre, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Licensee, Marlen Medrano and licensees adult son were also present during the inspection. Per Licensee, there are 8 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 5 children present upon arrival- 4 being infants.

The licensee states that 3 adults and 2 children currently live in the home. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.

This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, living room, dining room, daycare room, kitchen, garage and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, daycare room, kitchen, and the restroom located in the hallway.

Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage, front yard, and part of the backyard.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, both licensee's did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff without current Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/22/2023
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Licensee's stated they will take the Mandated Reporter Training and email completed certificates for Wilfredo Aguirre and Marlen Medrano to LPA
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 staff with no EMSA approved pediatric first aid and CPR training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/22/2023
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Licensee's Wilfredo Aguirre and Marlen Medrano will obtain EMSA approved pediatric first aid and CPR training and email copies of cards 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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
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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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 infants in care without sleep logs documenting their sleep every 15 minutes which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/25/2023
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LPAs gave licensees copies of a sample sleep log. Licensee's stated they will begin using the sleep logs immediately and documenting infant's sleep every 15 minutes. Licensee will email LPA copies of sleep logs by 8/25/23.
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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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
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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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
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All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone. Per licensee, the home has central air and heating. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in the off-limits garage. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.
LPAs observed a fireplace in the family room which was screened making it inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 1/12/23, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. 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 conducted on 8/8/23.

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the entry way of the home.

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in the form of pack and plays and cots were observed.

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-andresources/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.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
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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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
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LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There are first aid supplies available.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area is divided into off-limit and accessible areas and was observed to be fenced. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPAs did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard.

There is one dog on the premises. Per licensee, the dog is kept in off-limit areas during daycare hours.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 11:00 am children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information. Per licensee’s, the facility is not documenting infant sleep every 15 minutes using sleep logs for the 4 infants in care at this time.

At 11:20, licensee’s records were reviewed. Both Licensee’s are missing EMSA approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR and proof of Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. Both licensee’s are also missing proof of pertussis immunizations and Wilfredo Aguirre is missing proof of measles immunization.

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
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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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
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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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except 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 assessed if this regulation is violated.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
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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: MEDRANO & AGUIRRE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016467
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
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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


Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee's, Wilfredo Aguirre and Marlen Medrano..


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
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