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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 354412846
Report Date: 03/10/2020
Date Signed: 03/10/2020 10:36:19 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:AVILA-TORRES, ESTHERFACILITY NUMBER:
354412846
ADMINISTRATOR:AVILA-TORRES, ESTHERFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 207-9302
CITY:HOLLISTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95023
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/10/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:26 AM
MET WITH:Esther Avila-TorresTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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LPA Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Esther Avila-Torres for an unannounced 1 year required visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee and four daycare children including three infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, adult daughter 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son.

A review of staff records on 02/24/2020 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee understands upon notice of the Department to remove an individual from the home, or to exclude an individual from the home, the licensee shall immediately remove the individual and prevents them from returning to the home or having contact with children in care.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed barricaded stairs and a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: upstairs master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, one bathroom and downstairs attached garage room. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: locked storage. LPA observed one dog and a bearded dragon in the home. Licensee states dog is vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 07/19/2021 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 05/06/2018.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: AVILA-TORRES, ESTHER
FACILITY NUMBER: 354412846
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed in October 2017. LPA requested licensee also indicate in the future was exact day fire and disaster drills were done. LPA reviewed four children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPA observed daycare is insured with Assure Child Care & Hays Companies. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has immunization against pertussis, measles and influenza on file.

Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands when she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

LPA discussed Zero Tolerance with $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. LPA discussed the requirements of AB633 to licensee and licensee understands the requirements. Incidental Medical Services were discussed with the licensee. The licensee is not providing IMS (Incidental Medical Services) at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care.

LPA reminded the Licensee that effective January 1, 2019 Assembly Bill 2370 requires that all licensed homes to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families. LPA provided a copy of the “Lead Poisoning Facts Information Flyer” to the Licensee. LPA advised the Applicant of the pending Department regulation update regarding safe sleep for infant children. LPA referred the Applicant to the Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov for additional information and provided licensee with a "Safe Sleep" handout.


An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with licensee Esther, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.

No deficiency was cited.

Notice of site visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
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