376623822-5-25-2023-20-CC-JGAY-CT9PRG-20230629113241

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376623822
Report Date: 05/25/2023
Date Signed: 05/25/2023 12:06:37 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/15/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Edgar Campana

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20230515144500

FACILITY NAME:	TORRES, MIRIAM FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376623822
ADMINISTRATOR:	MIRIAM TORRES		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 905-3920
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91913
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	05/25/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Miriam Torres		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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Licensee did not transport day-care child in a safe manner.

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On 05/25/2023 at 09:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edgar Campana, conducted an Inital 10-day complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA met with Licensee Miriam Torres and discussed reason for visit and complaint process. LPA toured the facility, census was taken, children's records were reviewed, and interviews were conducted.

Based upon LPA observations, record review, and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and the allegation that Licensee did not transport a day-care child in a safe manner is therefore SUBSTANTIATED. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type A deficiency was cited (refer to LIC9099-D

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Edgar Campana	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/25/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 20-CC-20230515144500

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: TORRES, MIRIAM FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376623822
	VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023

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LPA informed facility Licensee, Miriam Torres, that this report dated 05/25/2023 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA informed Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/25/2023 that documents any Type A citations 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Miriam Torres. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Edgar Campana	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/25/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 20-CC-20230515144500

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: TORRES, MIRIAM FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376623822
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 05/30/2023 Section Cited CCR 102417(k)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	102417 - Operation of a Family Child Care Home. (k) - All vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	LPA provided and discussed with licensee the California Car Seat Law hand out. LPA informed licensee the importance of ensuring children are secured in appropriate restraint systems. Licensee indicated she will provide a written statement reflecting the
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interviews conducted and licensee's admission, licensee transported a seven-year-old child, child #1 (C1) without an appropriate restraint systemt, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	California car seat regulations and what steps are to be put into place to ensure the car seat regulations are followed when transporting children. Plan of Correction is to be submitted to the Department by: 05/30/23.
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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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Edgar Campana	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/25/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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