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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013412571
Report Date: 09/28/2023
Date Signed: 09/28/2023 11:02:13 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 11:02 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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:ROMERO, ALMA & FRANCISCOFACILITY NUMBER:
013412571
ADMINISTRATOR:ROMERO, ALMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 648-0603
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94608
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 5DATE:
09/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Alma RomeroTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 09/28/23 at 8:45am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Akinleye and Christina Watts arrived at the home for an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Alma Romero. There were 4 infants and 1 preschool child in care during the inspection. Licensee states that she currently has 7 children enrolled. Present during the visit was the licensee, her daughter and assistant, who all have criminal record clearance. This family childcare home operates Monday – Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm. LPA verified that the licensee's phone number and email address on file are correct.
LPAs toured the home with Alma Romero, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a two-story home, and consists of 4.5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, backyard and two add on suites. LPAs observed that the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include the dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom and backyard. The off-limit areas include the living room, second floor of home, storages in the backyard, and two additional suites in the backyard. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. LPAs observed locks on lower cabinets to prevent access by children. The back playroom (one bedroom) is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The fireplace in the dining room is blocked to prevent access by children. The back yard is used for outdoor play and the yard are fully fenced. LPAs did not observe any hazards or dangerous conditions in the yard. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. The licensees stated that there are no firearms on the premises.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/28/2023
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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ROMERO, ALMA & FRANCISCO
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412571
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector combination, working telephone, and first aid kits and supplies. Licensee has proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 06/2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/22/22. LPAs reminded licensee that fire and earthquake drills are required to be completed at least every 6 months. LPAs observed all of the required forms posted. LPAs reviewed children's files, staff files and obtained a copy of the current roster.

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.

Licensee Alma Romero 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.

Licensee was reminded that all licensees or co-licensees shall adhere to all licensing requirements. Licensee advises she will contact licensing to remove current colicensee.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Alma Romero and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee Alma Romero 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ROMERO, ALMA & FRANCISCO
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412571
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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LPAs reminded the licensees that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Licensee Alma Romero 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.

During the exit interview, the licensee Alma Romero, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPAs reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: ROMERO, ALMA & FRANCISCO
FACILITY NUMBER: 013412571
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023
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A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Alma Romero. .

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023
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