304205867-4-19-2022-06-CC-CODM-CDMU4N-20220419151525

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304205867
Report Date: 04/19/2022
Date Signed: 04/19/2022 03:15:46 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	LEDESMA, NORA E.		FACILITY NUMBER:	304205867
ADMINISTRATOR:	LEDESMA, NORA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(714) 541-1654
CITY:	SANTA ANA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92706
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	04/19/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:35 PM
MET WITH:	Nora Ledesma - Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:35 PM

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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	An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Odom. LPA observed licensee with 3 assistants caring for a total of 4 children, in which are 2 infants and 2 preschool age children playing. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license. Due to State of Emergency COVID-19, LPA observed staff and children wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Department of Public Health Guidelines. 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 there are 5 adults and 3 children including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 5:30am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and baby doorknobs. The childcare area consists of the enclosed patio with bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare room. 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. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. The facility has a fireplace in the living, and it’s covered with a metal cover, inaccessible to the children. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated, they use the outdoor patio, driveway with metal gate, and backyard for outdoor play, LPA inspected the backyard and within compliance. There are no bodies of water in the facility. Continue to page 2.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2819
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2022

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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEDESMA, NORA E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 304205867
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(c)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, at 2:30pm during staff file reviews, 1 staff out of 4 staff did not have their immunization records available for review. Licensee stated, they received a copy, but they misplaced the records. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/22/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated, they have spoken staff member on today's date asking them for a copy of their immunization records, staff will obtain a copy and provide the copy to licensee. Licensee will submit a copy of the document to licensing department by the due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2819
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2022

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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEDESMA, NORA E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 304205867
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2022

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The licensee has a current roster of children in care. 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. Licensee stated, there are 2 infants under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s file and napping log. LPA Odom provided an additional napping log as a sample for additional documentation according to safe sleep regulations.

The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 6/15/23. 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 licensees were reviewed and within compliance. At 2:30pm during staff file reviews, 1 staff out of 4 staff did not have their immunization records available for review. Licensee stated, they received a copy, but they misplaced the records.
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.

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

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.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2819
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2022

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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEDESMA, NORA E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 304205867
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2022

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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.ccld.ca.gov 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 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 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.

Updated face covering guidance was provided and licensee was to continue to message the “Three W’s”: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. Wear a mask. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older, except for the exceptions (child’s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH.
Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided:
· COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link:
https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf
· CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2819
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2022

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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEDESMA, NORA E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 304205867
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2022

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The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Health and Safety Code 1597.622(c), (see LIC 809D).

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 was reviewed with the licensee Nora Ledesma in Spanish. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2819
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2022

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