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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215870
Report Date: 11/28/2022
Date Signed: 11/28/2022 12:46:52 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117



FACILITY NAME:LARA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426215870
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA ELENA LARAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 867-3744
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93458
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
11/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Maria Elena Lara TIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site.

On 11/28/2022, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Maria Elena Lara, Licensee, Martha Orihuela, Assistant and Antonio Lara, licensee's husband. The purpose of the visit was discussed with the Licensee and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 2 children and 2 infants in care at the time of the inspection.

The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1 and bathroom. LPA observed in the children's bathroom, kitchen, garage, and backyard play area, Fabuloso, Dawn dish soap, Dove lotion, bleach, and dog feces accessible to children in care. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed the off-limits areas which include the 2 bedrooms secured at the time of the inspection. The backyard is completely fenced. No bodies of water were observed.

Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. LPA reviewed the facility roster. LPA observed a fire extinguisher on the dining room wall, licensee could not provide a receipt at the time of the inspection. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that were tested at 10:34 am, in the home, that meets statutory requirements. Licensee and assistant are current with immunization required per SB 792. The last Safety drill conducted and documented was on May 19, 2022. Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires September 28, 2023. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training required per AB 1207 on September 28, 2021.

THIS REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC 809D
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina JimenezTELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LARA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215870
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022
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Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services. 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: htttp://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed with Licensee the Safe Sleep Regulation (PIN 20-24-CCP-SP), What ia Carbon Monoxide, and The Effect of Lead. LPA provided a Handout for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training provided on line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes which can be accessed on-line athttps://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing

Today’s visit was conducted in Spanish by LPA Jimenez.

Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12, Spanish Appeal rights given.


Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina JimenezTELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/28/2022
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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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117


FACILITY NAME: LARA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215870

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
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
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Based on LPA observed in the children's bathroom, kitchen, garage, and backyard play area, Fabuloso, Dawn dish soap, Dove lotion, beach, and dog feces accessible to children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit photo of the items mentioned above inaccessible to children in care, to CCLD by 11/22/2022, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina JimenezTELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117


FACILITY NAME: LARA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215870

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observed a fire extinguisher on the dining room wall, licensee could not provide a receipt at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
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Licensee will submit a copy of receipt and photo of correction to CCLD by 11/28/2022, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview with licensee and record review, revealed that licensee document infant #1 & #2 sleep every 15 minutes, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
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Licensee will submit a photo of safe sleep charts for C1 & C2 to CCLD on 12/05/2022, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov

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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina JimenezTELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/28/2022 12:46 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117


FACILITY NAME: LARA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215870

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/28/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview with licensee and record review, revealed C1 files did not have an individual infant sleep plan (LIC 9227), which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a photo of safe sleep plan (LIC9227) for C1 to CCLD on 12/05/2022, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina JimenezTELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/28/2022
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