198017185-10-3-2022-33-CC-JMOA-CJUSJ6-20221003135436

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017185
Report Date: 10/03/2022
Date Signed: 10/03/2022 01:54:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2022 01:54 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:	ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198017185
ADMINISTRATOR:	ORTEGA, MARGARITA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 881-0641
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90033
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	10/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Margarita Ortega		TIME COMPLETED:	02:10 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 10/03/22 at 12:30 PM. LPA met with Margarita Ortega, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. The Licensee's assistant, Fatima Juarez, was present in the home. There were seven children present during this inspection. Visit was conducted in Spanish. Facility capacity is in compliance for a large Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This is a one story home which consists of 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, and outside front yard (fenced). The children use the front bathroom, living room, dining room and front yard for play. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms and kitchen. There is a kiddie gate blocking entrance to the kitchen. Family members residing in the home are 4 adults (criminal record clearances on file). There is a small dog that is kept outside, the children to not have access to this area. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. There is a wall ac and a wall heater which is inaccessible. There is also a fireplace that is also not accessible in the dining room. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in all areas of the home. All food items are prepared by the Licensee. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operating conditions. Fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, serviced 10/2022. Currently children are front and side yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2022

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: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017185
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2022

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Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children depends on where the children are at during that time. Licensee states she is conducting temperature checks. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way 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, last drill documented was 09/08/22. Licensee states that there are currently 10 children enrolled, children's roster was reviewed and is current.

Infant Care: Per Licensee, they currently do not care for children under 12 months. LPA informed licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA advised Licensee that 15 minute sleep checks must be documented.

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, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Children's files were observed to be complete.

Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. Licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires 05/2023; Licensee's assistant's Pediatric First Aid & CPR expires 01/2024, LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunization's 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 Certificates. Licensee's certificate is dated 02/27/22 and Licensee's assistant certificate is dated 07/28/22.

During inspection all children were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, they were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2022

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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: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017185
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2022

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS):
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

Based on the LPA's observations and records review no deficiencies will be cited today 10/03/22. A technical violation was issued.

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.

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, Margarita Ortega.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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