376620996-4-11-2023-20-CC-DSAZ-CQSSH8-20230411135306

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376620996
Report Date: 04/11/2023
Date Signed: 04/11/2023 01:53:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/11/2023 01:53 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:	MEJIA, LILIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376620996
ADMINISTRATOR:	LILIA MEJIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 781-8146
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	04/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:40 PM
MET WITH:	Lilia Mejia, Provider		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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 April 11, 2023, at 12:40 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), D. Sanchez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Lilia Mejia. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were no children present during the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, family room, bedroom located on the first floor, hallway bathroom and backyard. Off limits areas are: kitchen, second floor and garage and are inaccessible through use of baby gate and door knob protection. Provider added a storage unit right next to the 1st floor bedroom and would like to use it for daycare purposes. The unit is connected to the bedroom's sliding door and has an opening for access. LPA advised provider that a request will be sent out to the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) for them to inspect the unit. Provider was also advised not to use the storage unit for daycare purposes until approval from the CVFD is granted. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Facility has a pool and is made inaccessible to children by fencing as required by regulation. Licensee stated 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’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 8/2023. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 9/18/2022. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 3/14/2023.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MEJIA, LILIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376620996
	VISIT DATE: 04/11/2023

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Provider stated she hasn't provided care for infants at the daycare, but has two foster infants and knows that there should be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards should be free from all loose articles and objects. The provider shall physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

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.

No deficiencies cited

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee's mother, since licensee needed to leave the facility for a doctor's appointment. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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