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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413520
Report Date: 10/27/2023
Date Signed: 11/06/2023 11:09:24 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/06/2023 11:09 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:MENDOZA, CELINAFACILITY NUMBER:
434413520
ADMINISTRATOR:MENDOZA, CELINAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 425-1729
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95127
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Cenlina MendozaTIME COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sheena Chin met with Licensee, Celina Mendoza, for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to Licensee. Present during today’s inspection were the licensee and three daughters in the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her husband. The licensee owns the home. The licensee, who has 2 daughters under the age of 10 has total enrollments of 10 and the Licensee did not hire an assistant. LPA advised the licensee to comply with the staff ratio regulation for small Family Child Care Home. Licensee stated that she had 6 or less children in care at one time. Currently the licensee only have school-age children, who come in the afternoon.

Observation
LPA observed that required postings were posted. LPA, along with the licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. The facility has a full charged fire extinguisher, 2A10BC. Carbon monoxide/smoke detector isworking properly. The off-limit areas inside in the facility are all three bedrooms, garage, and the storage room in the back yard. All disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed that there are toys for children.
LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys KuizonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena ChinTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2148
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA, CELINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413520
VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023
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Records review
The Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 8/28/25 . The Licensee's child abuse training certificate has already expired on 8/2/2021. LPA reviewed the fire drill log. The licensee did not conduct the fire drill every 6 months. The last drills were conducted on 1/13 /2023.
LPA reviewed all 10 children files. Immunization records are maintained. LPA observed Notification of Parents’ Rights is in each child’s file. The affidavit documents were not found in the folders of 3 children (C1, C9 and C10) as the licensee did not have liability insurance.
During today’s inspection, all adults present or residing in the home have criminal record clearances required by the Department. 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 5 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.

Discussion


Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, who 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 her capacity options. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.
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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys KuizonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena ChinTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2148
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA, CELINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413520
VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023
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Discussion
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)/ (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/.
The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

Deficiency
Regulatory violations were observed during the inspection. Therefore, citations were issued.

Further questions
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/inspection-process.

Exit
During the exit interview, the Licensee, Celina Mendoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the citation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed and discussed with Licensee.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys KuizonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena ChinTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2148
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA, CELINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413520

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not conduct a fire drill every 6 month, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2023
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The licensee stated that she will conduct a fire drill next week and send the fire drill log to LPA.
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not have the mandated reporter training every 2 years. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/10/2023
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The licensee stated that she has registered the training on 11/7/2023 and she will send the certificate to LPA.
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: Gladys KuizonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena ChinTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2148
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/06/2023 11:09 AM - 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: MENDOZA, CELINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413520

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(m)(3)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state.

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. The licensee did not have every parent to sign the affidavit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2023
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The licensee stated that she'll have the 3 parents sign the affidavit and send the slips to LPA.
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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: Gladys KuizonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena ChinTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2148
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/27/2023
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