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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845841
Report Date: 05/24/2022
Date Signed: 05/24/2022 05:30:17 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2022 05:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334845841
ADMINISTRATOR:ALVAREZ,CLAUDIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 449-1190
CITY:CATHEDRAL CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92234
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
05/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Claudia AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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: Monday through Friday; 6:00am to 10:00pm

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, laundry room, and garage

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios


· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection
· A working telephone is present and current number on file
· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked
· Weapons are not present per licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Facility is a single story home
· Verification of control of property on file (Lease/Rental Agreement)
· Property Owner/Landlord Consent (LIC 9149)/Notification (LIC 9151) on file
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted
· Mandated Reporter Training expires on 9/23/2023
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 9/11/2023
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/1/2019 and Lead Poisoning Prevention on 11/21/2021
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845841
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
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· 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.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys
· Current roster NOT on file
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 1/10/2022
· Children’s records are NOT complete
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 5/24/2022 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. Licensee's adult daughter was at the facility visiting but, does not have a criminal record clearance. Licensee was advised to assure that during the time her daughter is visiting she cannot assist with care/supervision of the children in care.
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Claudia Alvarez 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 Claudia Alvarez 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, 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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845841
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
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- Licensee Claudia Alvarez 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.

- Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

- To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.



- 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.

LPA Samuel Lopez informed licensee Claudia Alavarez that this report dated 5/24/2022 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



Also, LPA Samuel Lopez informed the licensee Claudia Alvarez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/24/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845841
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
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The LICENSEE, Claudia Alvarez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Claudia Alvarez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2022 05:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845841

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102421(b)
Child's Records
(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required
in Section 102417(g)(7).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #5, did not have a signed form (LIC 627) on file, as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/07/2022
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Licensee agrees to have the child's parent/guardian sign the required form (LIC 627) and submit a copy to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 6/7/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(8)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review and licensee's own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility roster did not have all names and information of children present. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/07/2022
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Licensee agrees to update the facility roster and submit a copy to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 6/7/2022.

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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2022 05:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845841

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.808(a)(1)
AB2084 - Beverages served by day care providers to children: Whenever milk is served, serve only low fat (1%) milk or non-fat milk to children two years of age or older.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and licensee's own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee provides whole milk or 2%, also the juice provided is only 10% juice. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/25/2022
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Licensee agrees to serve the required milk and/or juice. Licensee agrees to purchase the appropriate milk/juice and provide pictures of the items and of the purchase receipt, as proof of purchase. Pictures to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 5/25/2022.
Section Cited
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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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel LopezTELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
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