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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444409824
Report Date: 06/03/2022
Date Signed: 06/14/2022 12:13:56 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:ORTIZ, LETICIAFACILITY NUMBER:
444409824
ADMINISTRATOR:LETICIA ORTIZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 722-5094
CITY:WATSONVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95076
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
06/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Leticia OrtizTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Elizabeth Berumen and Araceli Almaraz met with Licensee, Leticia Ortiz for an unannounced Required – 1 year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed 12 day care children (one infant, 7 preschoolers and 4 school age children, Assistant (Angel Oritz and Mariela Vasquez) and Licensee in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee, Licensee's spouse (Alfonso Ortiz Sr.), Angel Ortiz Jr. Alfonso Ortiz Jr,Ana Sabala, Franklin Ortiz

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 June 16, 2021. Licensee has day care insurance. Licensee took her CPR and First Aid online. Licensee and assistant are not current with Mandated Reporter Training. LPA reviewed twelve children's files. Licensee did not have Assistant's file available for review.

LPA's inspected the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home; (831) 566-4860. The home is clean, orderly, (including central heating/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no stairs, wall heaters in the home. LPAs observed a barricaded fire place in day care area. Off limit areas inside the home are 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen area. There is a closed sliding door to prevent children from accessing that area. LPA reminded Leticia to always have door closed. The garage is off limits and has a lock.

LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked and inaccessible to the day care children. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in home.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022
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Licensee states that she does not administer any medications to the day care children. Licensee states that a child will be isolated on one side of the playroom if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee states that nobody smokes and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.

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 her capacity/ratio options and she understands that she cannot have more than 8 children present in the home with at least one qualified adult present at all times. Licensee states that does transport day care children (after school) and she understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles. Licensee understands 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, Leticia Ortiz deficiencies issued during today's inspection on 809D.

A Notice of Site Visit was given 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: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)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: (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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's last documented disaster drill was 06/21/21. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agreed to practice and document a fire disaster drill and send to LPA by plan of correction date.

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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and assitants (Angel Ortiz and Mariana Vasquez) do not have an updated mandated reporter training available for review. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
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Licensee agrees to submit copies of Mandated Reporter Training for child care providers for herself and two assistants by plan of correction date.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

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. Three of twelve children are missing immunization records in their file; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2022
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Licensee agrees to update children files and send LPA copies by plan of correction date.

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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

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. Licensee does not have current cpr & first aid certifications available for review. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2022
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Licensee took her cpr & first aid certification online. Licensee agrees to submit proof of completion of emsa approved cpr & first aid. Course is to be taken in person.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.1(a)(11)
Personnel Records
(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (11) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 102370(c).

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; Licensee's assistants did not have the LIC 508 criminal record statement in their file available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
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Licensee agrees to submit copies of staff files to LPA including LIC 508.

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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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. Licensee does not have immunizations for assistants (Angel Ortiz and Mariela Vasquez) available from review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
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Licensee agrees to submitt proof of Immunization for assitants by plan of correction date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review; children 8 and 9 are missing the LIC 627 in their file.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to update children files and submit copies to LPA by plan of correction date.

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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two of 12 children are missing immunization records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to submit copies of immunization records for three children.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review the licensee does not have all immunization records available for review for three childre in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to submit copies of immunization records for three children and place in each child's file.

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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: ORTIZ, LETICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444409824

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(10)
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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed two walkers in plain view, stored hanging from a rack in proximity to the ceiling.
which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/03/2022
Plan of Correction
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On this day. licensee removed the items (two walkers) in the presencse of the LPAs, placed outside of the curtilage area of the side yard. Deficiency cleared.
Section Cited
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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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth BerumenTELEPHONE: (408) 318-1326
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2022
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