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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274415523
Report Date: 07/28/2021
Date Signed: 07/28/2021 01:05:47 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:CONTRERAS, COLUMBAFACILITY NUMBER:
274415523
ADMINISTRATOR:COLUMBA CONTRERASFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 539-3524
CITY:SOLEDADSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93960
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 10DATE:
07/28/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Columba ContrerasTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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On 07/28/2021 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with licensee, Columba Contreras, for an annual inspection and explained the nature of today’s visit. Present during today’s visit were Licensee and their assistant Lorenza with 10 children: 1 school age and 9 preschool. Adults living in the home are licensee, their spouse, their mother/assistant, and two adult daughters with two children ages 9 and 7. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm.

A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 07/01/2021 was reviewed; and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearance, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100 per person per day, minimum of $100 to a maximum of $500 per person for an initial violation, and a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $3000 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12-month period.

LPA toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed no fireplace, no wall heater, and gated stairs. Off limits indoor: second floor, dinning room, and garage. There are no bodies of water. Licensee stated there is a dog and they are vaccinated. Licensee stated there are no weapons at the facility. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 06/22/2021. Smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide detectors are operable. Telephone is in working order. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in a locked closet. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left and right side yards that are gated. LPA reminded licensee that she can only have 14 children according to their license.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susy CervantesTELEPHONE: (408) 598-9403
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021
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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CONTRERAS, COLUMBA
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415523
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2021
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Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options. Licensee stated they do not transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size.

LPA took a picture of a current roster of the children. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log that was last conducted on 06/22/21. LPA reviewed 4 children’s files and observed a copy of the emergency information card (LIC 700) in each file. Infant individual sleeping plan (LIC 9227) for each infant under 12 months and a 15 minute check sleep log for infants under 24 months was reviewed as well. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant have completed Mandated Reporter training on 02/26/20 and 03/11/20. Licensee and assistant have Pediatric CPR/1st Aid expiring 02/01/22. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB testing is on file for licensee, licensee vaccinations for assistant as well..

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee is not providing IMS at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care.

Licensee was reminded that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advance notice. LPA discussed the immediate civil penalties for Zero Tolerance of $500 and AB633 requirements for type A violation. Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families. LPA discussed the “Lead Poisoning Facts Information Flyer” to the facility. Department website: http://ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee.

Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee in Spanish. No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. Notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susy CervantesTELEPHONE: (408) 598-9403
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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