198018221-6-22-2023-54-CC-RVAA-CT2TFQ-20230622144154

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018221
Report Date: 06/22/2023
Date Signed: 06/22/2023 02:42:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/22/2023 02:42 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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018221
ADMINISTRATOR:	AMARO, DANIELA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 860-1462
CITY:	LAKEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90715
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	06/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Daniela Amaro, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	02:46 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosaura Valenzuela conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above noted facility on 06/22/2023 at 10:15am. LPA met with Licensee Daniela Amaro, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were nine daycare children (two infants and six toddlers) when LPA arrived. Facility capacity is in compliance for a large Family Child Care Home. This is a one-story home that consists of four bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, kitchen, dinning room, attached garage, front yard (not fenced) and back yard (fenced). Main care areas include living room, dinning room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a backyard. Per Licensee, off limit areas include the garage, laundry room and two bedrooms. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Currently Licensee only has children enrolled from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Food is provided by Licensee.

Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018221
	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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LPAs reviewed required posted documentation located on the entrance door which included facility License, Publication (PUB) 394-Notification of Parental Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148-Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040-Facility Roster, LIC 610-Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill was conducted on 01/17/2023. All documents were observed.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in hallway was tested and is operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was last serviced on 01/27/2023. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home was observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. LPAs observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are stored in the top kitchen cabinet and laundry room. They are inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, away from other children. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

The bathroom that children use is located off the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, was observed to be clean and free of hazards. LPAs observed cabinet under the sink had a child lock, making contents inaccessible.

Infant Care: Currently licensee has four infants enrolled. LPAs observed four Graco play yards inside two of the bedrooms. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. Standard play yard/bassinet mats were observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. LPAs did not observe loose/hanging objects, bumpers, or objects attached to the pacifiers

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018221
	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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Per licensee wet or soiled sheets are changed as needed throughout the day. Each infant has their own playpen and bedding. Bedding is washed once a week. Licensee states the following sleep supervision plan for infants: Infants nap in the main care area, where they are always supervised, infants are physically checked on every 15 minutes and time is documented. Licensee is implementing safe sleep regulations.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area 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 could be hazardous to children in care. Detached garage was observed to be locked and inaccessible to children. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water.

Children’s records were reviewed for LIC 282-Affdavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700-Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627-Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). All documents were observed.

Licensee records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC 501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, Proof of Immunization 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. All documents were observed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018221
	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to 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://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resouces/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.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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