274415915-3-29-2022-07-CC-FCJO-CCYLGZ-20220329084532

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274415915
Report Date: 03/25/2022
Date Signed: 03/29/2022 08:45:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/29/2022 08:45 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	ALVARADO, ARACELE		FACILITY NUMBER:	274415915
ADMINISTRATOR:	ARACELE ALVARADO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(831) 512-0896
CITY:	CASTROVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95012
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	03/25/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Aracele Alvarado		TIME COMPLETED:	11:40 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual to the home today. LPA met with Aracele Alvarado, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's visit to her. LPA observed there were five children in care today, including four preschool age and one infant. Licensee's helper Iridian was present during the inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, and her spouse Ernesto. Licensee stated that also in the home resides her minor child 17 years old. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid are current and will expire on 2/26/24 and for her helper will expire on 1/05/23. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster and it is current. LPA reviewed the Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit. The last fire drill was performed on 1/20/22. LPA reviewed 10 children files and they are complete. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe any wall heaters inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, and the attached garage. There are not stairs or bodies of water in the home. Off limit areas outside the home: The left side yard, and the left side of the back yard. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher serviced on 10/07/21 working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children, laundry area is in the garage. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services with the Licensee. Licensee and her helper have proof of the immunization for measles, pertussis and influenza for herself and for her helper according with the SB792. *******************************Report dated 3/25/22 continues in page 2.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo	TELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022

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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: ALVARADO, ARACELE	FACILITY NUMBER: 274415915
	VISIT DATE: 03/25/2022

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Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee stated she does not transport children via vehicle and she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.
Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensees.
LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Licensee.
LPA observed that licensee and her helper have completed the Mandated Reporter training on 2/27/22 and 3/2/21 respectively. LPA informed licensee that all the adults in contact with children in her home are required to complete the training. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training.
A review of staff records on 2/18/22 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Aracele Alvarado was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo	TELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022

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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: ALVARADO, ARACELE	FACILITY NUMBER: 274415915
	VISIT DATE: 03/25/2022

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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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Aracele Alvarado

No deficiencies were cited today.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo	TELEPHONE: 408-334-8557
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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