198019785-5-26-2023-54-CC-RNAO-CS7TWL-20230526150542

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019785
Report Date: 05/26/2023
Date Signed: 05/26/2023 03:05:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/26/2023 03:05 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:	ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019785
ADMINISTRATOR:	VANESSA ORTEGA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 505-7668
CITY:	CARSON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90745
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:05 PM
MET WITH:	Vanessa Ortega-Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 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) Raul Navarro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 05/26/2023 at 2:05PM. LPA met with Licensee Vanessa Ortega who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 12 children and 2 adults present when LPA arrived. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00PM. This is a one story home which consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the one bedroom/day care room, two restrooms, living room, and backyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: Kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, and garage. 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 May 2022. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were are in operable condition. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced within the year. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019785
	VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023

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LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the day care room/bedroom, away from the other children. Per Licensee, there are firearms or weapons stored in the home. Firearms are kept in a locked safe. Ammo is stored in a separate locked safe as required.

Currently Licensee has no infants in care. LPA reminded Licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, and 15 minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months.

Children are using the back 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. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water.

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 LIC-501: Personnel Record, 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, current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, and approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. During file review LPA observed that the Licensee's First Aid and CPR had expired on 8/2023.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019785
	VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023

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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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Vanessa Ortega. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/26/2023 03:05 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019785
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul Navarro	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023

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