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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376627212
Report Date: 06/20/2023
Date Signed: 06/20/2023 12:59:34 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/20/2023 12:59 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:INFANTE, BLANDINA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376627212
ADMINISTRATOR:BLANDINA INFANTEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 513-4116
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92114
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 14DATE:
06/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Blandina Infante, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 06/20/2023 at 11:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee Blandina Infante. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were 14 children and one helper present in the facility during this inspection. The licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The off-limits areas are inaccessible using door locks. Per the licensee the operating hours are 5:00 am to 11:59 pm, seven days a week.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the facility outdoor area for activities. The upper part of the backyard is barricaded by a gate. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. The licensee 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 the 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 First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 01/2024. The licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 06/2023. The facility roster is maintained and reviewed. LPA reviewed children’s files. The fire and disaster drills have not been conducted in the past six months.

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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle HoodTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: INFANTE, BLANDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627212
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes; however, the licensee and staff have not been documenting. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA discussed the following: Reporting Covid positive, suspected child abuse & neglect, maintaining children’s records according to regulation, and post required forms. The licensee was reminded corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
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. 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.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Blandina. The licensing report will be e-mailed to the licensee and the licensee was advised that acknowledgment of receipt of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) are to be received within twenty-four hours. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. See the LIC 809D page for deficiencies.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle HoodTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: INFANTE, BLANDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 376627212

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
102425(j)(2) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document…


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on the licensee admitted the staff check and monitor the infants under two years however, the staff do not documented], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of three infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/18/2023
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The licensee stated as of today the staff will start documenting the infants two years and under. The licensee will send the LPA a sleeping log for the three infants no later than 07/18/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.1(a)
102416.1(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee...

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on the licensee admittance, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one staff personnel reords were not available at the facility for the dept. to review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/18/2023
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The licensee stated she will provide the staff members personnel record to the LPA no later than 07/18/2023.
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: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle HoodTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2241
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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