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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393616453
Report Date: 07/31/2023
Date Signed: 07/31/2023 05:17:28 PM


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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 SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:ORTEGA, KARENFACILITY NUMBER:
393616453
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN ORTEGAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 679-5379
CITY:MANTECASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95336
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
07/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:15 PM
MET WITH:Karen OrtegaTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 07/31/2023 at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep met with Licensee Karen Ortega for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection, and Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the home. LPA observed two children present in the home with Licensee. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA verified that annual fees are current.

All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of five days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A health and safety inspection of the home’s interior and exterior was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas in the home include the laundry room, garage, and the entire second floor. LPA observed stairs to the second floor barricaded by a baby gate. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. LPA observed a 4A60BC fire extinguisher meets regulations and verified both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a restroom and verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaners stored in the laundry room and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the play room with age-appropriate toys for children. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a fireplace that was barricaded by a glass screen and furniture. The outdoor play area was inspected and is surrounded by a wooden fence. LPA walked the perimeter of the outdoor play area during inspection and verified that the entire area is fenced in. LPA observed a play structure in the backyard. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chayntel HunterTELEPHONE: (916) 917-8620
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie DiepTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/31/2023
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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA, KAREN
FACILITY NUMBER: 393616453
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2023
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LPA reviewed all two children's files, and LPA observed 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. LPA verified Licensee's immunization records were available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and first aid certification expired on 05/17/2022. LPA discussed the requirement to renew CPR and first aid certification every two years prior to expiration. Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired on 04/26/2022. LPA discussed the mandated reporter training requirement and Licensee was reminded to renew the course every two years.

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 also informed 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. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. LPA provided a copy of the Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants under 12 months.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chayntel HunterTELEPHONE: (916) 917-8620
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie DiepTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2023
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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA, KAREN
FACILITY NUMBER: 393616453
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2023
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Based on record review, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed Licensee that this report dated 07/31/2023 documents one Type B citation as there was a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karen Ortega. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chayntel HunterTELEPHONE: (916) 917-8620
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie DiepTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2023
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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827


FACILITY NAME: ORTEGA, KAREN
FACILITY NUMBER: 393616453

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired on 04/26/2022 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 08/31/2023
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Licensee stated they will provide completed certificate to LPA by 08/31/2023
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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: Chayntel HunterTELEPHONE: (916) 917-8620
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie DiepTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/31/2023
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