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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393608363
Report Date: 10/16/2024
Date Signed: 10/16/2024 11:48:49 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:ESPINOZA, MARIAFACILITY NUMBER:
393608363
ADMINISTRATOR:ESPINOZA, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 823-2215
CITY:MANTECASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95336
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
10/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Maria EspinozaTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 10/16/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Maria Espinoza for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee is a Spanish speaker, visit was conducted in Spanish and the report was translated by LPA. There were nine children present during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the master bedroom and bath, bedroom toward the front, fenced area/pool in the backyard and shed in the backyard. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home.
The backyard has an in-ground pool that is fenced per Title 22 regulations, LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn GuerraTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco RiveraTELEPHONE: (916) 212-0752
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/16/2024
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ESPINOZA, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 393608363
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2024
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Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 10/2025 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and expires 08/2026. Licensee does not carry liability insurance; Liability insurance waiver was observed in children’s files.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 observed 15 min infant napping log for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months.

This provider is not currently providing Incidental medical Services (IMS) to children in care.

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. Licensee states that she receives the PIN's.

Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn GuerraTELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco RiveraTELEPHONE: (916) 212-0752
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
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