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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019842
Report Date: 09/27/2019
Date Signed: 09/27/2019 03:01:00 PM

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:TORRES FAMILY CHID CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198019842
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 11DATE:
09/27/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Ericka Maria Torres, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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Visit Conducted in English

An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Lucero and E. Chavez. LPAs met with licensee Ericka Maria Torres who guided LPAs on an indoor and outdoor tour of the facility. This is a single story, four bedroom, one bathroom home. Currently residing in the home are two adults (Licensee and spouse) and three minors. Also present was licensee's assistant who was helping with the care and supervision of children.

Licensee is also applying for a Capacity Increase from a Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a capacity of eight to a Large Family Child Care Home with a capacity of 14 children. The Licensing Department received the granted Fire Clearance (STD 850). Licensee is currently licensed for a Small Family Child Care Home and upon LPAs arrival to the facility, LPAs observed eleven (11) children in care. The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. Licensee acknowledges that she is out of her license capacity. A Declaration Form was obtained on this date in Spanish as Spanish is licensee's preferred written language. This is an immediate risk to children in care.

Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows: Living room, bathroom, back yard.
Areas off limits include: Kitchen (only when passing to the back yard), all four bedrooms, front yard, detached garage, detached apartment where Licensee's father lives (finger print cleared).

Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe swimming pools or spas on the premises. The backyard is adequately fenced. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are present in the facility and in operable condition. Fire extinguisher is present in the home.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J LuceroTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
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: TORRES FAMILY CHID CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019842
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/02/2019
Section Cited

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Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights
At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents' Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check
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Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

The requirement is not met as evidenced by: During records review, LPAs determined that child #1, #2, & #3 did not have the LIC 995A. This is a potential risk to children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home

Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

The requirement is not met as evidenced by: during records review, it was determined that
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licensee did not have a roster available for review. This is a potential risk to children in care.
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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: Armando J LuceroTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2019
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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: TORRES FAMILY CHID CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019842
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
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Section Cited

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Staffing Ratio and Capacity
The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Upon arrival, LPAs observed 11 children in care. This is an immediate risk to children.

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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: Armando J LuceroTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2019
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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: TORRES FAMILY CHID CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019842
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2019
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—CPR Card valid until: 11/04/2019 for licensee
—Child Care Roster could not be provided by licensee during records review as licensee did not have one
—Disaster Plan was reviewed
—Children's Records were reviewed and discussed: child #1, #2, and #3 are missing the LIC 995A Form.

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

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty.

In the absence of the Licensee, a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.

A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License shall be terminated.

The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J LuceroTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
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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: TORRES FAMILY CHID CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019842
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2019
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Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home. Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.

Baby walkers, saucer chairs, bouncers or any similar items are prohibited. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. LPA provided a complete packet of the Provider Information Network (PIN) 10-02-CCP dated February 20, 2019 regarding Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign during today’s inspection.

All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. LIC 9040 was provided on this date.

· Dog(s) and/or pets should be isolated from children in care.
· It is recommended that First-Aid kits be available on premises.
· Outdoor supervision required at all times. If outdoor area not adequately fenced, provider must be with children at all times when outdoors.

See deficiencies page for deficiencies cited during today's visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1

Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.
Exit interview, copy of report was given. Appeal rights were issued and discussed.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Armando J LuceroTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3435
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/27/2019
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