198020465-3-10-2020-33-CC-CGRN-BMKTFK-20200310144142

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020465
Report Date: 03/10/2020
Date Signed: 03/10/2020 02:41:50 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	MELO & REYES FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020465
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:	8	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	03/10/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:20 PM
MET WITH:	Esperanza Melo and Scarlett Reyes		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 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 Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Green and Alanna Gontarek conducted an unannounced case management licensee initiate inspection today. Upon arrival LPAs met with Licensee’s Scarlett Reyes and Esperanza Melo. The licensees is requesting a capacity increase from a small family child care home license to a large family child care home license. Per licensee operating hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am. until 6:00 pm. The licensee states that she currently has 8 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. This is a two- story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, living room (front), living room (back), kitchen, laundry room, dining area, front yard, and backyard (fenced). LPA observed a wall heater located in the back-living room that was made inaccessible using a wall heater barricade. LPA also observed the home to have a child lock gate preventing entry to the off-limit bottom level of the home. Per Licensee, the children uses both living rooms, dining area, 1 restroom, and backyard (fenced). Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. Areas off limits based on facility sketch submitted to children and parents include: Includes 4 bedrooms, 1 restroom, kitchen, laundry room, and unfenced front yard. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. The licensee states that only 2 adults (both licensees) reside in the home. There is a pet dog, per licensee is kept in off-limit areas of the home. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in all areas of the home. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Report Continues Page 1 of 3.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: MELO & REYES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020465
	VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020

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There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License was observed accessible to parents. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form and Consent for Medical Treatment on file. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged (last serviced on 01/2020). Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. 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 02/10/2020. The Licensee, Scarlett Reyes has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which will expire 03/2021, Esperanza Melo expires on 03/18/2020. There are first aid supplies available. Scarlett Reyes has completed the required Mandated Reporter Training. At this time, Esperanza Melo is exempt from the required Mandated Reporter Training due to the training being only offered in English. Both Licensee’s completed AB 1207 Mandated Child Abuse Training.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per Licensee, there are no children on medication. 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

H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The both licensees has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.

LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection.

PROHIBITED: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: MELO & REYES FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020465
	VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020

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Infant Care: Licensee states that she is currently caring for infants. LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised the licensee against sleeping infants in a separate room. The licensee stated the following as a supervision plan for infants: Licensee states that infants always sleep in the back-living room with visual supervision.

The licensees has an approved fire clearance on file from the LA County Fire Department Arcadia Office. A large family child care licensee will be granted upon return to Monterey Park Regional Office. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. A copy of this report and all other Licensing reports must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Exit interview was conducted with both licensee who agrees with the above.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/10/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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