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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334816940
Report Date: 03/15/2023
Date Signed: 03/15/2023 01:08:00 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/15/2023 01:08 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:COTA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334816940
ADMINISTRATOR:COTA, ELIZABETHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 775-2487
CITY:COACHELLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92236
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
03/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:22 AM
MET WITH:Elizabeth CotaTIME COMPLETED:
01:13 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Mon-Fri, 530am-6pm

· Off-limit areas include: All bedroom/restroom (inside the home), laundry room, garage, side backyards.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.



· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: (951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334816940
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023
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· Current roster on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 2/23/23

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property on file

· Children’s records are not complete

· Employee’s records are not complete

· Mandated Reporter Training completed on 1/31/2022

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 2/2025

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed



· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: (951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334816940
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023
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The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov or register with Guardian at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

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.

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.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: (951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334816940
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023
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The licensee is asked to update the following documents and submit to licensing within 30 days:

1. Application for a Family Child Care Home (LIC279)

2. Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A)


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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Elizabeth Cota. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: (951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 03/15/2023 01:08 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: COTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334816940

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023

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
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit copies of certificates for S1 and S2 to LPA by 3/24/2023
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2023
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Licensee will submit copies of immunization records for S1 and S2 to LPA by 3/24/2023
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: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: (951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
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