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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410192
Report Date: 01/30/2023
Date Signed: 01/30/2023 12:52:38 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2023 12:52 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:APONTE, TULAFACILITY NUMBER:
434410192
ADMINISTRATOR:APONTE, TULAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 841-2996
CITY:MILPITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95035
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:33 AM
MET WITH:Tula AponteTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:33 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required One (1) Year Visit. LPA met with the Licensee, Tula Aponte and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on the visit were 2 infant, 6 preschool children, Licensee's Assistant, Licensee's Adult Son. The home operates from Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.

LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Licensee. The home is a one story home. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON LIMIT AREAS (accessible to children in care) are the living room, family room, hallway bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Kid's Area Bedroom for napping, front yard and the backyard. The FRONT YARD and the BACKYARD play area is completely fenced. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are the Licensee's Son Bedroom, master bedroom, master bath, kitchen, and the garage which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. There is a gate located at the hallway and kitchen to prevent access to the off limit areas. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today.

The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is blocked by bookshelves to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 09/30/2022. Licensee owns the house. The facility does not carry childcare liability insurance or a bond and maintain the signed form LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE.

See 809 C.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/30/2023
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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: APONTE, TULA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410192
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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The Licensee, Licensee's Assistant and Licensee's Son CPR and First Aid certificate and expires on 03/05/2023, 12/12/2023 and 03/05/2023, respectively. The Licensee, Licensee's Assistant and Licensee's Son completed the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ on 12/05/2021, 06/26/2021 and 11/18/2021, respectively. The Licensee and Licensee's Son have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination.

Facility roster of children was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. Children’s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, Sleep Logs and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today.

Licensee stated that she does transport children at this time. Licensee has a current and valid Driver License. Licensee understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating conditions and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system.

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



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.

See 809 C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: APONTE, TULA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410192
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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LPA observed three (3) small pet dogs in the backyard and aquarium in the dining area.

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.

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 Estoesta discussed and provided copies of the Provider Information for Parents & Families about Lead Poisoning and reminded that licensee must provide the Risks and Effects of Lead Poisoning PUB 515 flyer to parents and families upon enrolling or re-enrolling, American Rescue Recovery Plan and The California Department of Social Services grants for new construction and major renovation of child care programs. Licensee stated that she will be providing Overnight Care and LPA discussed the Overnight Care regulation.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

There are no deficiencies cited on this visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tula Aponte.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason JangTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel EstoestaTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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