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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434404726
Report Date: 03/15/2023
Date Signed: 03/16/2023 11:11:49 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:RIVERA, FELICITASFACILITY NUMBER:
434404726
ADMINISTRATOR:RIVERA, FELICITASFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 259-2064
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95127
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Felicitas RiveraTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen met with Licensee, Felicitas Rivera for an
unannounced Required – 1 year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed six day care children (6 preschoolers) and Licensee's Assistant (Irma Tapia) in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within the capacity and ratio requirements of her license. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the main entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Licensee states that herself, her husband, Nicolas Rivera Sr. and her daughter, Estela Rivera are the adults living in the home. There are no minor children residing in the home.

LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's . The last fire/disaster drill was completed on September 13, 2023. LPA explained to her that a fire disaster drill was due on March 2, 2023. Licensee states that she has liability insurance for the day care thru DCI Insurance. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications (expiration:06/05/2023). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap) and declines flu vaccine. Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiring 10/17/2024). LPA reviewed six children's files and the files were complete with the required forms and immunization records. LPA reviewed two staff files (Licensee and Assitant, Irma Tapia) and the file was complete with the required forms and immunization records.

LPA toured the on limit indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-259-2064) and cell (408-890-8588). The home is clean, orderly, (including proper heating/cooling/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. LPA observed a wall heater that is not barricaded in day care room. LPA notes that that Felicitas uses a converted garage as day care room (fire marshal approval on 07/06/2020). Off limit area inside the home are 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. Licensee uses the kitchen/dining area as a passage for children to walk to the backyard.
LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. LPA observed 3 dogs in a gated area of the backyard. The garage is located in the backyard, and is off limits. LPA observed 5 locked storage sheds in the backyard. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: RIVERA, FELICITAS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434404726
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023
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Licensee states that she provides all meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) to the day care children. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.

Licensee states that she does not administer any medications to the day care children at this time. 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

Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands the capacity/ratio options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children present in the home without at least one qualified adult present. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee states that she does transport day care children to and from school. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Felicitas Rivera. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023
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