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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 203908603
Report Date: 07/19/2021
Date Signed: 07/19/2021 11:42:08 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:VARGAS, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
203908603
ADMINISTRATOR:VARGAS, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 481-5134
CITY:MADERASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93638
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
07/19/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Maria VargasTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On July 19, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brannon, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Maria Vargas. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, hours as arranged and does provide overnight care.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, hallway bathroom, dining room and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child proof devices on the doorknobs leading into the bedrooms. 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. 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 laundry room does have a lock but some of the slats are loose. Licensee stated that there are no pets at facility. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by the iron door and will not be in use during daycare hours. 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 are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 481-5134.

There is currently one infant in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib 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. When providing for an infant during the day, 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. The infant will sleep in the crib in the living room. The bedrooms are off-limits.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2021
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: VARGAS, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 203908603
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2021
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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. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 9/24/20. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2/16/23. Last fire drill was conducted on 6/22/21.

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) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, a deficiency was cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2021
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: VARGAS, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 203908603
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/19/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/29/2021
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Personnel Records. Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's review of staff #1's file. Staff #1's file is missing the following items: immunization, LIC 9108 - Acknowledgement of Reporting Child Abuse, LIC 508 - Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052 - Employee's Rights, and
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LIC 501 - Application. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. LPA printed out the missing forms for staff #1 to complete. The completed forms are to be placed in staff #1's file.
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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: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/19/2021
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