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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372016672
Report Date: 06/15/2022
Date Signed: 06/15/2022 04:23:35 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/15/2022 04:23 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:VALENCIA, MICHELE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
372016672
ADMINISTRATOR:MICHELE VALENCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(858) 278-5111
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92123
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
06/15/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:15 PM
MET WITH:Michele and Denise ValenciaTIME COMPLETED:
04:35 PM
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On 6/15/22 at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Michele Valencia and assistant Denise Valencia and provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC126). The one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present were the Licensee, assistant and 6 daycare children including 4 infants. Proper supervision, ratios and capacity were observed. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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.
Licensee’s and Helper’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 3/20/23. Licensee and staff meet immunization requirements. Mandated Reporter Training expired for both Licensee and helper on 3/28/20. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. Required documents are posted. LPA reviewed documentation of emergency drills and last earthquake/fire drill was conducted on 5/26/22.

Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: playroom, kitchen, living room, dining room (informal and formal) and master bedroom and bathroom inside master bedroom. Off limits areas include: bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #1 and are inaccessible through use of door-knob covers. (continued on LIC809C...)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2022
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA, MICHELE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 372016672

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2022

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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/01/2022
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Licensee stated she and her helper will e-mail proof of mandated reporter certificate to: Keturah.Lane@dss.ca.gov by 7/1/22.
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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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/15/2022
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA, MICHELE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 372016672
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2022
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The fireplace is screened. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Verification of control of property is on file. Property owner/Landlord notification and consent are on file.

Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA Lane reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. LPA Lane directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information.

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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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. (continued 809-C...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2022
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA, MICHELE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 372016672
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2022
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Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D).

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Michele Valencia. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah LaneTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2022
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