304200518-8-10-2023-06-CC-AFCN-CUL3TQ-20230810183220

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304200518
Report Date: 08/09/2023
Date Signed: 08/10/2023 06:33:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/10/2023 06:33 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	RUVALCABA, ELVA		FACILITY NUMBER:	304200518
ADMINISTRATOR:	RUVALCABA, ELVA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(714) 993-9862
CITY:	YORBA LINDA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92886
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	08/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Elva Ruvalcaba		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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	On 08/09/2023 an Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. There is a separate entrance to the facility which about 50 ft right of the main entrance. At 1:45 LPA observed licensee Elva Ruvalcaba caring for 3 children on the childcare area; 2 of the children are the licensee’s granddaughters. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently only the licensee is living in the home. Facility Day care hours are 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. During today's visit, there was a plumber in the off-limit area checking the water system as a routine/maintenance check. During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Upon entering the right-side entrance of the facility, there is a teaching room and licensee stated it is not being utilized since there are only 2 children enrolled. The main day care area is the daycare room which is on the left and can be accessed through the teaching room, nap room (now a storage area since there are no infants enrolled) which is next door to the teaching room, 1 bathroom, and backyard. Licensee stated, the backyard is not being used for childcare, weather permits. Off limits areas are kitchen, living room, dining area, all bedrooms and garage; off limit areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gate and plastic latches and doors are locked at all times. Licensee acknowledges that children are never to enter an off-limit area of the home. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023

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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: RUVALCABA, ELVA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304200518
	VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023

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There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace and in the living room screened by a mesh covering and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone Licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play. There are no bodies of water on the premises, and none was observed during today’s inspection.

The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. 3 Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance.

The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 08/07/2024. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance, and influenza shot. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years.

LICENSEE KNOWS FACILITY PLANS TO PROVIDE IMS:
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023

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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: RUVALCABA, ELVA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304200518
	VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023

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The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023

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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: RUVALCABA, ELVA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304200518
	VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023

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The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Operation of a Family Child Care Home 102417(g)(9)(A)(1). Missing disaster drill.

Licensee 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.

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 and deficiencies was reviewed with the licensee, Elva Ruvalcaba A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/2022) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/10/2023 06:33 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: RUVALCABA, ELVA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304200518
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)1

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/11/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated they will do a disaster drill with children and provide a copy to LPA through text or email by due date 9/11/23

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rina Lopez	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2808
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan	TELEPHONE: (818) 216-9775
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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