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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243910079
Report Date: 05/04/2021
Date Signed: 05/04/2021 02:02:16 PM

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: 9DATE:
05/04/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Leticia Castro AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On May 4, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee, her husband, nine day care children and their two minor children. Facility is operating under the Emergency Waiver. Licensee, her husband and two minor children reside in the home. Verified licensee’s CPR and First Aid was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on June 13, 2022. Licensee’s Assistant, Vicente Alvarez completed the training through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on June 13, 2022. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on April 15, 2021.

A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed:
  • Fire clearance was received on April 15, 2021. Fire alarm is located on the home’s dining room wall.
  • LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPA a child napping inside a play yard and an infant swing. LPA also observed a high chair in the kitchen. There is a parent’s board that is located on the right hand side wall of the home’s entry way.
  • Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home.
  • Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place.
(Continued on LIC809-C):
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
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: 05/04/2021
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
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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: CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 243910079
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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  • Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
  • Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free.
  • Licensee states she does not transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper vehicle restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
  • Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view.
  • During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed.
  • LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee.

LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.

Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, less than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw.
During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane MatsubaraTELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Norma LomeliTELEPHONE: (559)650-7870
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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