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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418759
Report Date: 06/27/2024
Date Signed: 06/27/2024 11:59:20 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ESCALANTE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418759
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WENDY ESCALANTEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 496-8606
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90248
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
06/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Wendy EscalanteTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 6/27/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Veronica Wheatley and Devon Carus conducted an Annual Inspection and was met by Licensee, Wendy Escalante. The licensee's assistant, Edith Hernandes was also present. Days and hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 9 children on the premises playing and exercising. Current facility sketch reviewed and confirmed that the living room and dining room are used for child care. All bedrooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child proof gates. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises per licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. The heating and ventilation is adequate for safety and comfort. The home has a screened wall heater. The licensee uses ceiling fans and portable air conditioning. There are no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number.

LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Cribs and play yards will be 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. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. There are no infants on the premises.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/27/2024
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ESCALANTE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418759
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024
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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.
The licensee states she does not transport the children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee has new artificial turf throughout the entire back yard. There is one small dog which is kept inaccessible. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training has expired 5/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on January 2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided for asthma. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA discussed with the licensee the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiency is cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was read and provided to the licensee.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 06/27/2024 at 11:28 AM
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: ESCALANTE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418759

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024

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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the licensee and licensee's assistant Mandated Reporter Training expired 5/2024. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee and Licensee's assistant will complete the Mandated Reporter Training by 7/5/2024 and submit proof of completion by email to the Department.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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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:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/27/2024


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