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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 203904288
Report Date: 01/11/2024
Date Signed: 01/11/2024 02:00:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/11/2024 02:00 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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	RIVERA, CELESTE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	203904288
ADMINISTRATOR:	RIVERA, CELESTE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 706-4759
CITY:	MADERA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93637
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	01/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:55 AM
MET WITH:	Celeste Rivera		TIME COMPLETED:	02:10 PM

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On 01/11/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required inspection and met with Licensee, Celeste Rivera. Also, present was the licensee’s mother’s/assistant. LPA took a census and there were 11 children and 1 infant in care.

This is a large family day care home. LPA confirmed with licensee hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM and other hours as arranged. LPA also confirmed the family childcare home has a working telephone service, and Licensee confirmed the phone number is 559-474-8792.

LPA and licensee began the tour of the home inside and outside. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining area, living room, day care room, bedroom, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by locking doors.

Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The is no fireplace located in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained.

The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. The licensee stated the children only have access to the side backyard that is gated and is in the back of the living room. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. The licensee has 4 dogs that are inaccessible to children. The dogs are on the side of the house in a dog run. The licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. The licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2024

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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERA, CELESTE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 203904288
	VISIT DATE: 01/11/2024

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There is currently 1 infant in care who is the licensee’s grandson who will be turning 24 months soon. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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.

The licensee has a current roster of children. LPA reviewed 6 children's records. 5 out 6 children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. 1 children's file did not have immunization records on file. LPA explained to the licensee the importance of having all licensing documents in the children's file. The licensee understood. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 10/03/23. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

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 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2024

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: RIVERA, CELESTE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 203904288
	VISIT DATE: 01/11/2024

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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.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Celeste Rivera. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7869
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0718
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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