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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845558
Report Date: 05/14/2024
Date Signed: 05/14/2024 02:58:32 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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	BERMUDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334845558
ADMINISTRATOR:	BERMUDEZ, ALMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(951) 902-1229
CITY:	HEMET	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92545
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	05/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Alma Bermudez		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 PM

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On May 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Hamilton and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA and LPM met with licensee Alma Bermudez, toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-6:00 pm

· Off-limit areas include: second floor, backyard (left side and center) and downstairs bedroom.

· 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. There were 10 children present with licensee and two assistants.

· Appropriate supervision was being 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 and inaccessible to children in care.

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

· Stairs are barricaded

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4950
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton	TELEPHONE: (951) 295-2190
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BERMUDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845558
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102423(a)(2)

Personal Rights

(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 10 children were observed napping in converted garage which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA noted that the garage was approved for activities, but was not approved for children napping.
	POC Due Date: 05/14/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide napping and feeding plan to LPA via email on or before the POC due date. Licensee provided plan to LPA prior to LPA leaving faciity.

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: Carlos Martinez	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4950
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton	TELEPHONE: (951) 295-2190
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BERMUDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845558
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys are provided

· Current roster on file

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

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 12/01/2023

· 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 is on file

· Children’s records are complete

· Employee’s records are not complete

· Mandated Reporter Training completed on 03/14/2023

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 06/2025

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 04/13/2018

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

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4950
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton	TELEPHONE: (951) 295-2190
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BERMUDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845558
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above 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: 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send them email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Alma Bermudez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4950
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton	TELEPHONE: (951) 295-2190
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BERMUDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845558
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	An exit interview was conducted, and this report, appeal rights was reviewed with the licensee Alma Bermudez. A notice of site visit was given and licensee was reminded notice must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos Martinez	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4950
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton	TELEPHONE: (951) 295-2190
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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