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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842289
Report Date: 07/22/2019
Date Signed: 07/22/2019 01:11:17 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:MENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334842289
ADMINISTRATOR:MENDEZ, ELSIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 316-4946
CITY:EASTVALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92880
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/22/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:ELSIE MENDEZTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On date and time noted, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) John Huynh conducted a Random Annual Inspection using the Inspection Tool as part of the Inspection Tool Pilot Project. This Inspection tool consists of a short staff interview; a review of both the physical plant, operation and records. The results of these reviews will be put into the standard inspection domain tools based upon this initial review, the inspection tool will determine whether a more comprehensive inspection is required into any one or more domains (you may refer to the Pilot Operations Program Manual located on the ccld.ca.gov website under Inspection Process Project and Child Care for more details). Following this inspection, the Licensee will be asked to sign the report acknowledging receipt. This report will be uploaded onto the transparency website. All appeal rights will apply to this report and explained to the licensee or representative during the exit interview. The Licensee will be sent a survey to provide their feedback on this inspection tool and this process.

Present during this visit were the Licensee, Elsie Mendez and assistant Ma Veronica Leal. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) John Huynh toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday, 7:45AM to 5:00PM.
OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: The complete upstairs, downstairs laundry room and both garages.
The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains:
· Physical Plant
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Dawn ParkerTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2101
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842289
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2019
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·The Licensee is operating within her licensed capacity and ratio during this inspection.
· Facility is not currently providing IMS at this time. 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 following was reviewed with the licensee(s):

- SB792 – Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.622(a)(1) - 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 or they may provide a statement declining the vaccination. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination, they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
- AB2231 (2016) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 – For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For a Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected.
NOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Dawn ParkerTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2101
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842289
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2019
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- Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov
- SB420 Effective January 1, 2017 – State summary criminal history information – Information provided to the Department shall include sentencing information.
- AB2370 – Effective January 1, 2019 – Lead Poisoning – providers are required to provide a lead toxicity prevention handout to parents/guardians of newly enrolled and newly reenrolled children with information on risks and effects of lead poisoning; blood lead testing recommendations and requirements; and options for obtaining blood lead testing, including free and/or discounted testing. There will be a training component of this added to the Preventative Health Training beginning July 1, 2020.

- Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility’s phone numbers must be on file at all times.
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and other similar items are prohibited
- The applicant is urged visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled
- Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit will be posted in a prominent location at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
- Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Dawn ParkerTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2101
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842289
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2019
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·Care and Supervision
· Facility Administration
· Records
· Staffing Ratio and Capacity
· Personal Rights
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains.

· No guns or weapons present as of this date. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS ALL GUNS, WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION MUST BE KEY-LOCKED SEPARATELY AND MADE INACCESSIBLE PER TITLE 22 REGULATIONS.
· There are no bodies of water as of this date. 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.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire on 10/2019 Elsie Mendez
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on and on file
· All providers, including the licensee, assistant and substitute providers have completed mandated reporter training – Expires on: 07/19/2020 Elsie Mendez, 03/30/2020 Ma Veronica Leal
· The licensee understands and shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home and to privately interview children or staff to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations.
· Criminal record clearances are required prior to all adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed.
Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 07/22/2019 indicate that all adults who require caregiver
background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Dawn ParkerTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2101
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842289
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2019
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- Please subscribe by sending an email to childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and requesting to be added to the email list to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account. Updates can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov
- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Elsie Mendez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

No cited deficiencies issued during today’s inspection.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

A copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Dawn ParkerTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2101
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: John HuynhTELEPHONE: (951) 529-2439
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

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