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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376628443
Report Date: 10/20/2021
Date Signed: 10/20/2021 04:02:44 PM

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:	LARA, ARACELI FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376628443
ADMINISTRATOR:	ARACELI LARA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 451-1754
CITY:	CHULA VISTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91911
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	10/20/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Araceli Lara, Provider		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 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 October 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Sanchez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Araceli Lara. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Seven (7) children and one (1) staff were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a single story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare are living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, hallway bathroom and back yard. Off limits areas are all bedroom including master bedroom, both outside hallway and garage. During inspection LPA granted master bedroom, bathroom and baby room located next to the living room for daycare purposes. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The hallway bathroom is under renovation and close for daycare children. Provider is currently using the off-limits master bedroom’s bathroom for daycare children. LPA inspected the bathroom inside the master bedroom and observed cleaning products under bathroom sink and medication inside medicine cabinet all accessible to children. Provider immediately removed all items from both cabinets and placed them in the garage out of the reach of children. Provider asked to open master bedroom, master bathroom and baby room located next to the living room for daycare purposes. LPA inspected Master bedroom, bathroom and baby room located next to the living room. LPA granted both rooms and bathroom for daycare purposes effective today 10/20/2021. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Playground structure has been properly secured to the ground. Facility has a jacuzzi/spa on right outside hallway. Jacuzzi/Spa has been properly secured with a cover that has security belts all four side. 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 1/29/2021. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 07/2021.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2021

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: LARA, ARACELI FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376628443
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were cleaning products under bathroom sink and medication inside medicine cabinet accessible to children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/21/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Provider immediately removed all items under bathroom sink and medicine cabinet. Provider stated that they will finished hallway bathroom renovation soon. She would continue to supervised children while using the master bathroom.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416.3(a)(6)

(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by using off limits bathroom located in the off limits master bedroom for daycare children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/29/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Provider stated that she will ensure to finished hallway bathoom renovation by 10/29/2021 Provider will send a written statement and photos to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO) showing the finished hallway bathroom.

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: Diana Sanchez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767- 2210
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/20/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2021

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: LARA, ARACELI FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376628443
	VISIT DATE: 10/20/2021

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There is one play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places 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.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. 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: 10/20/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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