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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243910079
Report Date: 08/27/2019
Date Signed: 09/06/2019 10:07:55 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:CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
243910079
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/27/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Leticia AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ginny Badhesha and Rene Mancinas conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Leticia Castro Alvarez. LPAs explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the home was conducted both inside and outside as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A). Present in the home was the Licensee, Licensee’s husband (who is fingerprint cleared) and four day care children. Fireplace is screened and inaccessible to children in care and not used during day care hours. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. LPAs observed plenty of age appropriate toys in the home and observed that the house was clean and free of toxins. The knives and medications are stored up high in a cabinet. The chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored outside in the garage which has a spinner on the door to make it inaccessible. The backyard has a fence that goes all around, there was plenty of shade. Day care children are only allowed in a small portion of the backyard that is fenced off from the rest of the backyard and pool. A dog was observed during today’s inspection; licensee understands responsibility of any action taken by pets involving day care children. Children's files were reviewed along with the children's roster and everything was completed and up to date. Licensee is current with the immunization requirements per SB 792. Licensees CPR/First Aid certificate expires on September 22, 2020. LPAs spoke about the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and reminded her to not store anything inside the cribs and playpens. LPAs also provided licensee with a safe sleep brochure and the new lead safety brochure. Licensee has a 2A10 BC fire extinguisher. The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and found in working condition. There was adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee stated that she does not have any guns or ammunition in the home. In ground swimming pool is fenced per regulation. Licensee states that there is usually a pool cover, but was taken down for maintenance. There is a working telephone and number was verified. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gagandip BadheshaTELEPHONE: (559) 575-6900
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243910079
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2019
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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

Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday; 7:30am-6:00pm.

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

Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

FAILURE TO POST THE LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gagandip BadheshaTELEPHONE: (559) 575-6900
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2019
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