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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573615888
Report Date: 09/22/2023
Date Signed: 09/22/2023 03:05:30 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 09/22/2023 03:05 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:PALAFOX, EVAFACILITY NUMBER:
573615888
ADMINISTRATOR:PALAFOX, EVAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 321-9690
CITY:WEST SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95605
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Eva PalafoxTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 09/22/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Eva Palafox. LIC (126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes, was provided and reviewed with Licensee. Present in the facility was Licensee supervising 4 day care child including 1 infant. Facility hours of operation are 24 hours 7 days a week. LPA verified that annual fees are not current.

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.



A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. During the inspection, Licensee wanted to make a few areas off limits. Off-limit rooms are: master bedroom, back bedroom, 2 sheds, and left side of backyard. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors, gates, and/or supervision. The licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa.

Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is serviced yearly. Sharp utensils are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. The backyard is fenced and has sufficient toys. The fireplace in the home is not in use. Licensee states there are no weapons in the home.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina BeckbyTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2023
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827


FACILITY NAME: PALAFOX, EVA
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615888

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)(1)
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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.

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 in out of4 out of 7 children's records were missing immunization records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/23/2023
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Licensee will ask parents for immunzation records and have them available for inspection by due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(8)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

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 in that LIcensee did not have a current roster, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/23/2023
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Licensee will email an updated roster to LPA via email by due 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: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina BeckbyTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2023
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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: PALAFOX, EVA
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615888
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2023
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LPA observed a current roster and confirmed disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. LPA reviewed 7 children’s files. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified for Licensee, and CPR expires 07/15/24. Mandated Reporter certificate was observed and expires 05/02/24. Mandated Reporter training was not offered in Spanish since last inspection. Licensee understands the training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Licensee currently has no children enrolled that require IMS. Licensee acknowledges that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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 has 2 infants enrolled and was not aware of safe sleep regulations. Licensee will maintain sleep logs for all infants in care (under 24 months) and will have Infant Individual Sleeping Plans for all infants under 12 months. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and provided 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 encouraged Licensee to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina BeckbyTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023
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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: PALAFOX, EVA
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615888
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Eva Palafox, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

In the areas that were evaluated, two Type B citations were issued that is a potential Health and Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. A separate 809D is issued for the deficiencies.

An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Eva Palafox. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Corina BeckbyTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2023
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