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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492919
Report Date: 08/14/2024
Date Signed: 08/14/2024 04:22:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2024 04:22 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197492919
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SANCHEZ, VERONICA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 381-0421
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90018
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	08/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	02:30 PM
MET WITH:	Veronica Sanchez, Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:40 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 08/14/2024 at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs)Katrina Chicote and Peter Bishop conducted an Unannounced Annual/Required inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Veronica Sanchez, who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility. Adults in the home were discussed and all have criminal record clearance. There were ten day care children, which includes three infants, present during today’s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 12 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed which Licensee states is current. Per Licensee the hours of operation are 24 hours, seven days a week, but she currently does not have any children that stays at the facility longer than ten hours and none that stay overnight. LIC 126 was provided. This is a single-story home which consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, and Day Care Space. Areas used by the children include the Day Care Space (located to the back of the home), Bedroom 1 which is used as Infant Sleep Room (located to to right of Day Care Space), Bathroom 1 (located across from Infant Sleep Room), and Kitchen (located to the rear of Day Care Space). Per Licensee, children do not go into the Kitchen but access is remain open for convenience. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents is Bedroom 2 and entire front of the home which has Living Room, Dining Room, two bedrooms, and bathroom. LPAs observed that there are doors that were locked during inspection making these areas off limits to children at time of inspection. Per Licensee, the children will have access to backyard for outdoor play. At 2:40 PM, LPAs observed backyard has turf grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard. LPAs observed a variety of age appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in plastic bins in the backyard such as, but not limited to, blocks and large legos. LPAs observed plastic sensory equipment available outside and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained at time of inspection. LPAs observed detached garage in backyard that is off limits. Report Continues - Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492919
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. At 2:43 PM, LPAs observed children napping on blue cots in Day Care Space. LPAs observed Play Kitchen area, art materials, and a variety of age appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts available. Licensee states she provides food to children in care and they use Day Care Space for eating. LPAs observed age appropriate tables and chairs available for children eating and high chairs and low infant feeding chairs. At 2:50 PM, LPAs observed Infant Sleep Room to have three cribs with infants sleeping in them. LPAs observed cribs placed against walls not blocking entrances/exits, no loose blankets/items, and nothing hanging above them. Safe sleep logs were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPAs observed cleaning solutions stored in Kitchen closet on high shelf with a door that has a lock and knives stored in high cabinet at time of inspection. Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home used to kill vermin/bugs. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the age, abilities, and size of children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPAs at time of inspection.

LPAs did not observe any pets at time of inspection and Licensee confirms she has no pets. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPAs observation did not see any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection.

At 2:55 PM, LPAs observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged but with service tag dated 03/31/2023. LPAs observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors green indicators lights are on indicating to be operable. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 06/30/2023. Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR valid until 04/2025. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today’s inspection. The Licensee has taken the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training completed on 03/08/2023.
—Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement.

The following were discussed:
NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492919
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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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/inspection-process.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D 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 & safety.

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

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Veronica Sanchez.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2024 04:22 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Katrina Chicote On 08/14/2024 at 03:59 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492919
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(1)

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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPAs observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPAs observed fire extinguisher service tag dated 03/31/2023 at time of inspection. This is a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/16/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she will make an appointment to service fire extinguisher and provide photo to LPA by POC date via email.

Type B

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPAs record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement as last date on drill log was 06/30/2023. Licensee confirms this was last date. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/16/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee states she does conduct drillgs regularly but forgot to log it. Licensee will conduct a drill next Friday, 08/23/2024 and provide photo proof to LPA by POC date 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:

Denise Gibbs

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Katrina Chicote

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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