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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192004068
Report Date: 08/19/2022
Date Signed: 08/19/2022 11:27:02 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/19/2022 11:27 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:VALDOVINOS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
192004068
ADMINISTRATOR:VALDOVINAS, SOFIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 428-0619
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/19/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee - Sofia ValdovinasTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced required one year inspection to the above facility on 08/19/22. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:00AM and met with licensee, Sofia Valdovinos, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection was an assistant S2. Per Licensee, there are 15 children that are currently enrolled. There were 4 children present upon arrival.

This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The off limit areas include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and front yard.

The main care area is located in the living room. LPA observed a couch, dining table, wall mounted television, 3 Graco feeding high chairs, a cubby locker for shoes, a pull down fire alarm, and a parent board. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted on the parent board. Licensee states that children have access to the kitchen. Knives and other sharp or pointy objects were observed in a cabinet above the microwave. Child safety locks were also observed beneath the kitchen sink making contents inaccessible to children in care. The licensee states that she provides food for children in care. LPA observed the dining area to have age appropriate toys, 2 wooden baby cribs, baby changing station, sleeping cots, and a wall mounted television. Per licensee, an extension of the dining room is used for storage of additional child care supplies. Bedroom 1 was observed to have additional age appropriate toys, toy bins for storage, additional sleeping cots/mats, children reading material and art supplies. LPA observed the backyard to have perimeter fencing, outdoor play equipment, a portable sink, backyard furniture and a locked storage shed. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in care. No bodies of water were observed in the back yard play area. Per licensee, she does not own any pets. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. The bathroom designated for use by the children in care was observed to be clean with an operable toilet and sink. Per licensee, isolation area for children showing signs of illness will be located in (page 1 of 3)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2022
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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VALDOVINOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192004068
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2022
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living room while they await parent pick up. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be locked in a cabinet located in the hallway. The licensee understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked, not just inaccessible. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs.

Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. 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.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that is used and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. Per licensee, the fire extinguisher was purchased in May 2022. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.

LPA discussed the 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.

The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires in 05/2023. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. File review was observed to have proper mandated immunization records. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. A current children’s roster was available for review.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2022
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VALDOVINOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192004068
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2022
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS):
IMS was discussed with licensee. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.cdss.ca.gov.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sofia Valdovinos.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2022
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