376300532-5-4-2022-10-CC-JMRO-CE4PHQ-20220504112018

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300532
Report Date: 05/04/2022
Date Signed: 05/04/2022 11:20:29 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/04/2022 11:20 AM - 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300532
ADMINISTRATOR:	CORTEZ, BRIANNA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 715-9952
CITY:	VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92081
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/04/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:31 AM
MET WITH:	Brianna Cortez		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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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	On May 4, 2022 at 09:31 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jessica Rubio and Ana Noble arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were: Applicant Brianna Cortez. The home is a two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with attached garage. LPAs toured the facility, inside and outside with Brianna Cortez and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Per Applicant, off-limit areas include: The entire second story. Off-limit areas have been barricaded, making them inaccessible to children. · Normal hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm · Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested by the applicant during this inspection and were in working order. · There is central heating and air conditioning. · The fire distinguisher is a located in the kitchen, fully charged and met standards established by the State Fire Marshal. · All hazardous items were observed to be inaccessible. Storage of poisons and toxins are inaccessible to children and locked under the kitchen sink cabinet. Sharp items including kitchen knives, are inaccessible and stored in high cabinet in the kitchen. Medicines are inaccessible and stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen. · First Aid Kit is located in a cabinet in the garage and contains all required items. · There is a gun and ammunition locked separately and stored in the facility as of this date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · Stairs are barricaded · The fireplace is properly screened · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed. · LPA observed a working telephone located in the kitchen.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 255-4093
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-9356
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022

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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300532
	VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022

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· There were no toxic plants inside or outside the facility observed at this time
· The outside activity area consists of: Two play structures.
· There was a fountain/waterfall located in the backyard observed on this date. The area where water gathers was observed inaccessible by being covered by a wood pallet planter. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and 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 bodies of water described. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use.
· Applicant will not be transporting children.
· Verification of control of property is maintained by applicant
· Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are not posted. Applicant was advised to post these items along with the other required documents.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 2/27/2023
· Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 3/12/2024
· Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components have been completed by Applicant Briann Cortez on 5/1/2022.
· The applicant, Brianna Cortez, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.
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

Applicant was reminded 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 255-4093
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-9356
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300532
	VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022

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LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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.

LPAs reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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 following items were also reviewed with the applicant during inspection:
- 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 and updating training every 2 years
- Personal rights of children in care, including no corporal punishment
- Responsibility to know the Title 22 Regulations for anyone providing care and supervision
- Capacity and Supervision requirements
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exert-saucers and other similar items are prohibited
- Car seat law

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 255-4093
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-9356
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022

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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300532
	VISIT DATE: 05/04/2022

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- Smoking is prohibited in the facility while providing child care or transporting children
- Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted 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.
- Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
-The Applicant can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov
- Access to forms & Title 22 Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov
- 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.

Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed:
1. Fire Clearance
2. Post the required items. Applicant will provide pictures.
3. Proof of residency. Applicant will provide pictures.
4. LPA will discuss the Child Care area located in the garage with Licensing Program Manager and follow up with applicant.

Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 14. Applicant was advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Brianna Cortez.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 255-4093
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-9356
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/04/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/04/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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