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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393616453
Report Date: 09/05/2019
Date Signed: 09/05/2019 10:23:58 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:ORTEGA, KARENFACILITY NUMBER:
393616453
ADMINISTRATOR:ORTEGA, KARENFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 679-5379
CITY:MANTECASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95336
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
09/05/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Karen OrtegaTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christopher Jackson and Fabiola Diaz met with licensee Karen Ortega for an unannounced random annual inspection and toured areas of the home accessible to children in care. Off-limit areas include garage, laundry room, and entire upstairs of home. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The home is a two story home with two bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs used by children in care. The census included 3 children. Also present was licensee’s adult son. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. All Adult residents have criminal record clearances.

LPAs observed current CPR/First Aid certificates which expire on 06/01/2020. LPAs discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports and Parent Notification Requirements. LPAs reviewed two children’s files. LPAs observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented.

LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs observed Fireplace which was screened. LPAs observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. The backyard is fenced and gated. There is no bodies of water on the grounds.

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.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharon OgbodoTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher JacksonTELEPHONE: (916) 216-8837
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA, KAREN
FACILITY NUMBER: 393616453
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2019
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LPAs discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including SB 277 (no longer accepting religious beliefs for immunization's) and SB 792 pertaining to immunization requirements for children and staff - Licensee provided proof of staff immunization's.

LPAs discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with licensee. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. In addition, existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English. LPAs discussed the requirements to conduct the training every two years. LPAs observed completion certificates in files in facility.

LPAs provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPAs advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPAs proposed changes in sleep regulations with licensee.

No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. LPAs reviewed report with the licensee and provided copies. An exist interview was conducted. LPAs observed the Notice of Site Visit posted and the director understands it must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharon OgbodoTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5721
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher JacksonTELEPHONE: (916) 216-8837
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2019
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