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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412422
Report Date: 02/27/2024
Date Signed: 02/27/2024 02:45:28 PM

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197412422
ADMINISTRATOR:ESCANUELAS, ROSALIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 713-9987
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:02 PM
MET WITH:Rosalie EscanuelasTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 2/27/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Escanuelas Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Rosalie Escanuelas, who guided the LPA on a facility tour. Individuals that reside in the home include 1 adult (licensee).
During this inspection, there are 0 childcare children were present. Per the licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS.
The home is set up as follows:
This is a two-story, 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, family room, office, loft, and garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens free of cracks, bugs, and debris.

Main Area: Main care is provided in the back playroom near the bathroom. Children use the bathroom on the left in the hallway. Children have access to the playroom.

Off-limit areas include the entire upstairs (barricaded by safety gate), all bedrooms, bathrooms #2-3 (upstairs), laundry room (upstairs), and garage (has a key lock door knob).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/21/2024
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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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Playroom Room: LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children in the playroom. Three (3) tables with a total of 13 chairs were observed. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There are mats on the floor with educational/learning activities. The mats were observed to be in good condition. A TV plays educational videos for children, and an adult-size couch.

Children's bathroom (#1): Bathroom: Children will use the bathroom down the hall to the left. The bathroom was toured and inspected, and the sink/toilet is operable. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. Kitchen (in the classroom): Kitchen: Sharp utensils, open bottles or alcohol are inaccessible. If food is brought from the children’s home, the container shall be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The house has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Cleaning supplies are on top of the refrigerator and are unreachable to children in care. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. Naps are provided on mats in the main care area.


Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The children use the outside backyard for outside play. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards and loose and sharp parts. Two outdoor air conditioners were observed in the backyard. LPA observed age-appropriate toys.
Others:
AC/Heating Unit / Swamp Cooler unit was observed. The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home. LPA suggested the licensee to put the covers, so children will be inaccessible to the child care children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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Bodies of water: Per the licensee, there are no bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water.
Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and inaccessible to children.
Fire extinguisher (2A10BC): LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green, located in the kitchen (classroom), and inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall.
Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the living room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children.
Hanging window blind cords: The cords are inaccessible to children.
Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay near the living room.
Medications and cleaning solutions: Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom.
Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 4 mats in the closet.
Overnight Care: According to the licensee, it does not provide overnight care.
Pets: There is one (1) small dog (garage). They have current vaccinations.
Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable.
Stairs (For two-story hours): A safety gate is barricaded to make the stairs inaccessible to the children.
The First Aid kit is in the classroom area, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual.
Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms.
Documentation:
· Child files: LPA observed that 8 children's files contained all required licensing documents.
· Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: According to the licensee, she will not take care of children.
· Staff Personnel File: No assistant at this time.
· Immunization: The licensee has the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination.
· Criminal Record: Per Guardian, all adults who live in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance.
· CPR/First Aid: LPA observed that the licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date (of 02/2024) 1 hour of nutrition training and (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training.
· Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 2/23/24
· Facility fees: Per the Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current.
· Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 1/9/24.
· The licensee has posted as required the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness, and Parents' Rights Poster
The following information was discussed with the licensee:
o A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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o Capacity, Roster, Posting, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children's and provider's files and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.
o The licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B
o Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
o Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. The licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.
o Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files.
o Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
o Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov
o Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
o Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both.
o The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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o The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times.
o The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).
o The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family childcare home where children are present (24/7 ban).
o Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] 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.
o IF THERE IS NO CHILD AT THE FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY NEEDS IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: 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/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: ESCANUELAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412422
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024
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o MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
o Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the LICENSEE ****, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No deficiencies are being cited at this time; the facility complies with Title 22

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee, .
Rosalie Escanulas.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024
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