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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434409633
Report Date: 09/09/2021
Date Signed: 09/09/2021 10:57:01 AM

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:CASTRO, KIMFACILITY NUMBER:
434409633
ADMINISTRATOR:CASTRO, KIMFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 600-8280
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95111
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 1DATE:
09/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:57 AM
MET WITH:Kim CastroTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Cruz met with Kim Castro, Licensee, for an unannounced Required – 1 year annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed Licensee's minor daughter and one infant in care in the home during today's inspection. The Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements during today's inspection. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, located in the main day care playroom of the home. The home has a working telephone (408) 600-8280. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00AM to 10:00PM. The Licensee, her spouse, Ruben Castro, and daughter, Marissa Castro are the adults residing in the home. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid on file expires on 12/05/2022.

LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on 8/16/20. The Licensee has the required vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, & flu). The Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file expires on 08/24/22. LPA reviewed one child's files and observed current and updated Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700) and the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents' Rights forms (LIC 995A) in each file. The Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the family room if needed to because of illness or communicable disease.

LPA discussed the new “Safe Sleep” regulations with the Licensee and provided a copy of the regulations, including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) form to the Licensee.

REPORT CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE #2 - REPORT DATED 09/09/2021):
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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: CASTRO, KIM
FACILITY NUMBER: 434409633
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
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LPA reminded the Licensee that infants up to 12 months of age must sleep on their backs, shall be supervised while they are sleeping, and documentation of sleep checks must be kept in each infant’s file. Infants shall not be swaddled. There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPA observed the home is a two-story house with barricaded stairs. The home is clean, orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of children. LPA observed a screened fireplace unit in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: living room, barricaded kitchen, back room and entire second floor. Off limit areas outside the home: gated dog run and a locked shed. The Licensee has a two small pet dogs (Yorkshire Terrier) and one cat that are vaccinated and kept away from children. LPA observed a fenced backyard. LPA observed no bodies of water.

LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored in high cabinets inaccessible to children. LPA observed any poisons are locked in shed inaccessible to the day care children. LPA owns the home and a copy of control of property is on file. Licensee does not have liability insurance, a completed LIC 9182 – Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance form is available on the enrolled child's file.

A review of staff records on 09/09/21 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also
REPORT CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE #3 - REPORT DATED 09/09/2021):
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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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: CASTRO, KIM
FACILITY NUMBER: 434409633
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
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reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the
children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period.

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. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time without a fully qualified adult present. The Licensee states that she does transport day care children. The 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.


Website for provider resources: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates

LPA conducted an exit interview and advised Licensee that a deficiency is issued during today's inspection. See 809-D.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021
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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: CASTRO, KIM
FACILITY NUMBER: 434409633
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/09/2021
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102417 (9)(a)(1) Operation of a Family Child Care Home(A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time ..... kept at the family child care home. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interviews and record reviews, Licensee's last fire disaster drill was conducted last 8/16/2020 which poses a potential threat on the health and safety of children.
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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: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/09/2021
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