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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610625
Report Date: 07/23/2024
Date Signed: 07/23/2024 01:51:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/23/2024 01:51 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SUAREZ, SANDRA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136610625
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 2DATE:
07/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:25 PM
MET WITH:Sandra Suarez, ProvideTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On July 23, 2024, at 12:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), D. Sanchez, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and met with the Licensee, Sandra Suarez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection in response to the increase of capacity request. LPA was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Two (2) children and provider were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a single story, three bedroom, two bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, bedroom located next to the laundry room and back yard. Off limit areas include: bedroom located next to the master bedroom and master bedroom and bathroom. Provider will utilize the fenced back yard for outdoor activities.
Provider stated that she had converted the garage into living space and would like to use it two hours a day for the daycare children. Provider stated that she has the city permits and fire department approval. LPA inspected the converted garage, which has an inverter mini-split AC/Heater unit. The garage does not have windows, but it has a side door that leads to the back yard. Provider can not use converted garage until she provides proof of city permits showing the garage has been properly converted into living space.
Provider also stated that she would like to open the bedroom located next to the laundry room for daycare purposes. LPA inspected the bedroom and granted provider to start using it for daycare purposes.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 03/2025. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 11/2023. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 06/2024.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/23/2024
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: SUAREZ, SANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610625
VISIT DATE: 07/23/2024
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There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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.

The maximum number of children for whom care shall be provided when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: Twelve (12) children with no more than four of whom may be infants or Fourteen (14) children, at least two of the children are at least six years of age and no more than three infants with landlord consent. Facility is currently in substantial compliance; all requirements for a large license have been met. A large license for a maximum capacity of 14 children will be granted effective today 07/23/2024.
No deficiencies cited.
An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2024
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