198019958-9-14-2023-33-CC-RLOZ-CVNPHJ-20230914112000

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019958
Report Date: 09/14/2023
Date Signed: 09/14/2023 11:20:13 AM

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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:	ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019958
ADMINISTRATOR:	JOSE ALCANTAR		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(626) 622-9857
CITY:	EL MONTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91732
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Jose Alcantar		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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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	At 9:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPAs met with Jose Alcantar, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there is 12 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 0 children present upon arrival. Assistant Maria Alcantar was present during inspection. First child arrived around 9:30 am The licensee states that 2 adults currently live in the home. Per Licensee, they currently have 1 assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no weapons stored in the home. This is a one story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, garage(for activity space), the bathroom and backyard fenced. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 2 bedrooms and kitchen. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. ---------------------------- pg. 1 of 5 -----------------------------------------

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out 4 infants enrolled are missing documentation of sleep log documenting: Labored breathing, Signs of distress, Infants up to 12 month of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/22/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Licensee, they will begin documenting sleep every 15 minutes and submit copies of sleep logs to LPA by poc due date of 9/22/2023

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in both Licensee and Assistant do not have proof of current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/14/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Licensee, he and assistant will take the training and submit copies of certificate to LPA by POC due date of 10/14/2023. Training can be taken on mandatedreporterca.com

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 VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(c)

Infant Safe Sleep

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out of 4 infants are missing the LIC 9227 individual sleeping plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/02/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Licensee, they will provide form to parents and submit completed form to LPA by POC Due date of 10/2/2023

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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 VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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There is ventilation and heating. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a off limits area. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.

LPAs did observed a wall heater in the living room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 4/17/2023, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 8/15/2023.

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the living room.

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed.

LPAs 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. 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 can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard.

There’s 2 cats on the premises. LPA observed the cats to be in the backyard.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 9:45 am children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information. LPA’s observed that 4 infant’s enrolled are missing the required LIC 9227 Individual Sleep Plan and a sleep log documenting sleep every 15 minutes.

The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's and assistants Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 12/2023. There are first aid supplies available. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of immunization record.

At 10:00 am LPA’s observed the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate is not on file.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC 859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the DepartmentThe 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: 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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Jose Alcantar, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ALCANTAR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019958
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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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

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Jose Alcantar.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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