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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136609149
Report Date: 02/09/2023
Date Signed: 02/10/2023 06:35:39 AM

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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:RAMIREZ, AIDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136609149
ADMINISTRATOR:RAMIREZ, AIDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 344-2371
CITY:BRAWLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92227
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:55 AM
MET WITH:Aida RamirezTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 2/09/2023, at 11:55am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier and conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Aida Ramirez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a one story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom #1. Off limits areas include: garage, bedroom #1, #2, #3 and bathroom #2 which are made inaccessible through the use of door locks.
Hours of operation hours are Monday – Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm. There were no children present during the inspection. LPA used Language Link during the inspection which provided translation for the licensee.

The fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. The smoke detector was non-operational. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The children only go outside to the front yard occasionally. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. There is no fireplace on the premises. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2023
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, AIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609149
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023
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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.

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expired in 2018 and licensee has not renewed at the time of the inspection. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expired in 2022. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by landlord and approves licensee to care for fourteen (14) children. Licensee has required immunizations, per file review. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The licensee has not conducted fire drills since 2018. Required documents are posted.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy were discussed. 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.

LPA discussed 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 and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, AIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609149
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023
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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 platform. 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. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

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/tion-process.

Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, division 12 & Chapter 3) four (4) Type B is citations are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Aida Ramirez. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
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Created By: Cindy Meier On 02/09/2023 at 01:20 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, AIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609149

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the smoke detector was non-operational when inspected by analyst during visit which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 02/17/2023
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Licensee states she will either repair or purchase a new smoke detector and send analyst a photo of the purchase receipt and a video of the smoke detector being tested to show it is operational by 02/17/23 to complete the correction.

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:
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Based on analyst observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she has not been conducting fire and disaster drills every six months as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 02/15/2023
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Licensee was provided with a blank fire/earthquake drill log and states will conduct both drills with the children in care this week and then continue to do so once every six months as required by regulation. Licensee states she will submit a copy of the completed drill log to analyst by 02/15/23 to complete the correction.

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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023


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Created By: Cindy Meier On 02/09/2023 at 01:20 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ, AIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609149

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023

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:
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Based on record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training has expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/09/2023
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LPA provided Licensee on how to locate the Mandated Reporter Training online. Licensee states she will complete this online course and provide LPA with a copy of her training completion certificate no later than 03/09/2023.
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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 interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification expired in 2022 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 03/09/2023
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Licensee stated she will enroll in an EMSA CPR/First Aid training class, complete it and will submit a copy for the plan of correction to the San Diego Regional Office by 3/9/2023. The Licensee will ensure to renew her certification every two years prior to the expiration 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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023


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