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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192007298
Report Date: 12/12/2024
Date Signed: 12/12/2024 03:27:39 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2024 03:27 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CANAL FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	192007298
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CANAL, IRMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(626) 338-3361
CITY:	BALDWIN PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91706
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	12/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Irma Canal		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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Visit Conducted in Spanish

On 12/12/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mary Silva and Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility at 1:30pm. Licensing staff met with Licensee Irma Perez, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were four children and assistant present during this inspection. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Per licensee seven children are currently enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

This is a single-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room and den/ day care room, front yard, back yard and detached garage. Currently residing in the home are 3 adults and no minor children.

Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows: Den area that is dedicated to day care, one bathroom and back yard. Children and families access the facility from the back yard that leads to the daycare area.
Areas off limits include: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, detached garage, and front yard. LPAs observed a door separating the den area to the home. Licensing staff observed a decorative fountain without water in the front yard covered with a barrier making it inaccessible to children. The isolation area for ill children to rest is in the reading/resting area at the den. The licensee transports children before and after school.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed disaster drill conducted on 08/05/2024.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CANAL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192007298
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. Licensing staff observed a fireplace located in the daycare room barricaded by a bolted clear plexiglass and poster board. Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with service tag dated 03/28/2024. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via land line and cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. Licensee prepares breakfast, lunch, am and pm snack for the children in care.

Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home.

The Licensee uses the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fenced. Licensing staff observed that the outdoor yards have toys and other materials for children to play with. Licensing staff observed a dog(German Shepard) in the back yard separated by a gated area and a cat inside the home. Reminded licensee, pets must remain in the off limit area during daycare hours.

Child’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights.

Licensee file was reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on expires 10/19/2025 for licensee, and for assistant CPR certification expires on 04/19/2026. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and expires on 02/192026 for licensee and on 04/13/2026 for assistant. www.mandatedreporterca.com

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CANAL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192007298
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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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. Licensee currently has one infant enrolled. 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.

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

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/process.

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.

MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Licensee Irma Perez, 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CANAL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192007298
	VISIT DATE: 12/12/2024

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Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes - During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Based on Licensing staff observations and records review, no deficiencies listed are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights was given.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Irma Canal.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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