304311418-4-6-2023-06-CC-CODM-CQMR49-20230406124109

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304311418
Report Date: 04/06/2023
Date Signed: 04/06/2023 12:41:20 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:	LEMUS, GLORIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	304311418
ADMINISTRATOR:	LEMUS, GLORIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(714) 835-3802
CITY:	SANTA ANA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92701
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	04/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Gloria Lemus - Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 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 and assistant (Alberto Sandoval), caring for a total of 7 children, 1 infant, 2 preschool age child and 4 school age children in the childcare area. 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 there are 4 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 6:00am-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 locks. The childcare area consists of the living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms without doors, and bathroom located next to the bedroom. 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. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a glass cover 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 stated, they use the backyard for outdoor play, LPA inspected the backyard and within compliance. There are no bodies of water on 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: 04/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEMUS, GLORIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304311418
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, record review, During staff file review licensee and assistant’s mandated reporter had expired on 10/2022. 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: 04/20/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated they will complete the mandated training for both staff and turn in a copy of the certificate to licensing office by the due date. www.mandatedreporterca.com

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: 04/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEMUS, GLORIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304311418
	VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

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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. LPA reviewed Individual Safe Sleep Plan LIC9227 and napping log for infants. Disaster drill was conducted on 12/2022.

The licensee and assistant’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 03/2024. 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 and assistant) were reviewed and within compliance.
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. During staff file review licensee and assistant’s mandated reporter had expired on 10/2022.

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.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.
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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: 04/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEMUS, GLORIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 304311418
	VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

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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 [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.

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 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 Gloria Lemus 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: 04/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023

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