243910079-8-8-2023-04-CC-YFIO-CUHN5C-20230808100918

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243910079
Report Date: 08/08/2023
Date Signed: 08/08/2023 10:09:25 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/08/2023 10:09 AM - 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:	CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	243910079
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(209) 261-2278
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95341
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	08/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Leticia Castro Alvarez		TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

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On 08/08/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Leticia Alvarez. Also present was Staff #1 (S1) Vicente Alvarez. LPA Fierro confirmed days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 am-6:00 pm. The home has a working telephone service and LPA Fierro confirmed the phone number is (209) 261-2278.

LPA Fierro conducted a census, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners and safety gates. LPA Fierro toured the home inside and outside. There are two small dogs in the home. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. The home has stairs located at the entrance of the home; stairs are fenced with a safety gate when children under age 5 years old are present.

The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass 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 of the children. Fire/disaster drill were last conducted on 5/8/2023. LPA Fierro observed age-appropriate toys and activities sets for the children in care.

The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present, LPA Fierro observed age-appropriate outdoor toys for the children in care. The LPA Fierro observed a in ground swimming pool. 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 has a current roster of the children. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 05/24/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/13/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

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: CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243910079
	VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

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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.

There are currently 3 infants in care. 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. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

This facility is currently not providing Incidental Medical Services. 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/.

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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Leticia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

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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: CASTRO ALVAREZ, LETICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243910079
	VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

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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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Leticia Alvarez

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rene Mancinas	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro	TELEPHONE: (559) 794-0709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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