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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416725
Report Date: 12/01/2023
Date Signed: 12/04/2023 07:51:29 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197416725
ADMINISTRATOR:GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO, ERIKA MFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 347-8491
CITY:LAWNDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90260
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
12/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Erika Gutierrez-BegazoTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On 12/01/2023 at 11:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos and Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility and met with Licensee, Erika Gutierrez-Begazo. Present during today’s inspection were licensee Begazo, licensee’s spouse L. Begazo, licensee’s minor son and assistant E. Macias. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry into the home by the licensee.

The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Child Care Homes will be met by the licensee. The facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care with a max capacity of 14 children. Currently the facility is available to take children ages 3 months to 12 years old. The facility hours of operation are 24 hours, seven days a week as needed. Licensee confirmed that she does not have any children on the weekend and/or overnight. Licensee is available for evening, overnight care, or weekend care when needed. Per licensee the individuals currently residing in the home are licensee, licensee’s spouse L. Begazo, mother M. Arenazas and two minor children. LPAs toured the home inside and outside.

The home is part of a duplex, and the home as mentioned above is located in the back. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen with dining area, and a patio. Families enter the home through the main entrance. Licensee confirmed child care is conducted primarily in the living room. Per licensee the living room is used for eating and bedroom no. 1 for napping.There were 7 children in care during today's inspection.

Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: the front unit, bedrooms 2 and 3, bathroom 2, the kitchen/dining area. LPAs reminded licensees that any area designated as OFF LIMITS should be made inaccessible during the hours of operation and/or while children are present.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/01/2023
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023
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Licensee was reminded of regulation 102391(b) Inspection Authority of the Department - The licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. The Department shall exercise this authority as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8535(a).

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPAs observed safety gates making the kitchen/dinning area and bedrooms 2 and 3 inaccessible. Detergents and cleaning compounds are kept underneath the kitchen skin cabinet locked with a safety latch. Licensee confirmed that the home is not available to take in a child that might need medication. Currently there are no children that require medication.

LPAs observed licensee test the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home. LPAs observed a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. LPAs reminded licensee to maintain proof of an annual service for the fire extinguisher. Licensee confirmed that home provides meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted.

Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number (310)347-8491.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Prohibited items in Family Child Care Home flyer was provided.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection.

Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed and LIC form was reviewed.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023
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Mandated Reporter Training was taken 04/12/2022 and Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was taken 09/02/2023 by licensee E. Gutierrez-Begazo. Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was taken 09/02/2023 by assistant E. Macias. LPAs reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. LPAs reviewed 6 children’s files and observed that only one file was missing immunization records. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D in both English and Spanish and LIC126 to use as a reference when auditing files. A sample packet was provided to licensee.

Family Child Care Home 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.

LPAs 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-andresources/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.

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.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023
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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/inspection-process.

Licensee, E. Gutierrez-Begazo, 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with E.Gutierrez-Begazo.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2023
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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 12/01/2023 at 02:13 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102425(b)(1)(A)
Infant Safe Sleep
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. (1) Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib or play yard if the following provisions are in place: (A) There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, one sleeping infant was observed with a plushy giraffe attached to pacifier, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to watch the following webinar: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep and will submit a written summary of what was covered to LPA via email.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023


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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 12/01/2023 at 02:13 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, medicine cabinet in bathroom no. 1 had a non-fuctioning magnet, making the contents accessible to the children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/04/2023
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Licensee agrees to place a safety latch and/or remove content from medicine cabinet and submit a photo proof to licensee via email.
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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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting and documenting fire and disaster drills, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2023
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Licensee agrees to create a Fire and Disaster drill log as well as begin to document drills every six months and summit log to LPA via email.
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:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023


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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 12/01/2023 at 02:13 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416725

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2023

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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with not having completed training for those individuals that provide care and supervison for children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2023
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Licensee agrees to have all individuals providing care and supervision for children in care take the Mandated Reporter Training and submit certification to LPA via email.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.1(a)
Personnel Records
(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and lack of record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, licensee was unable to provide personnel files for LPA review, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/15/2023
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Licensee agrees to complete all personnel files and submit copies to LPA for review.
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:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/01/2023


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