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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019676
Report Date: 03/18/2025
Date Signed: 03/18/2025 03:06:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/18/2025 03:06 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019676
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SARA MENDOZA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 341-9616
CITY:	CARSON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90745
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	03/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:10 PM
MET WITH:	Sara Mendoza, Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:25 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	****THIS INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED IN SPANISH**** Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Licensee Sara Mendoza who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were five day care children, one infant and three adults present when LPA arrived. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 8:00PM. Hours and days are expended if needed. An additional assistant arrived at 2:50pm. An additional infant arrived at 2:53pm. This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms and one bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the living room, dining room, kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom, and front patio. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: two bedrooms and one bathroom. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. 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: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent 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 conducted in 03/05/25. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operatable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced within the year. The home maintains telephone service via the Licensee's cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly.

Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
	DATE: 03/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019676
	VISIT DATE: 03/18/2025

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There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. Stairs leading to the front yard patio are screened to prevent access by children. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are stored in locked cabinets in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the bedroom near the living room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

Currently Licensee cares for two infants. LPA observed play yards visible in the living room. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses were observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. LPA did not observe loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the play yards. There are currently no infants with pacifiers. Per Licensee wet or soiled sheets are changed immediately. Each infant has their own play yard and bedding. Bedding is washed weekly or as needed. Per Licensee, they do not provide any overnight care at this time.

Children are using the front 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. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the home. There is a fenced community pool located near the home. Children do not have access to the pool. On 11/15/2019, Licensee and RO had an agreement for the following:

1. The pool will not be used by the children in care at any time.
2. There should be audible door alarms that can be heard throughout the home.
3. Alarms are to be tested daily and documented.
4. There will be direct visual supervision at all times when children are outside.
During record review LPA observed Licensee daily alarm test.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization 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). Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (expires 01/2027), LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, 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 (expires 01/13/27).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019676
	VISIT DATE: 03/18/2025

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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-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. 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.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE S. Mendoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, S. Mendoza.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3366
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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