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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700768
Report Date: 02/07/2024
Date Signed: 02/07/2024 04:59:48 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:SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700768
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:50 PM
MET WITH:Michelle SolorzanoTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 2/7/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath announced a pre-licensing inspection with the applicant, Michelle Solorzano, to ensure the facility meets licensing requirements. The licensee is requested to provide care for a small family childcare home with a capacity of 8 children. LPA toured the house in and out. Individuals who reside in the home include 4 adults (licensee, husband, 2 adult children) and 2 children (3 years old, and 1 year old). Per Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance.
During today's inspection, there were 1 adult son with the licensee. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 24 hours. The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The licensees will not provide the IMS at this time.
The home is described as follows:
This one-story home consists of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a kitchen, living/dining room, laundry, and garage. There is no body of water on the premises. Childcare children can access the backyard.
Indoor:
Main area: Main care is provided in the Family and Living rooms used for childcare. Children use the bathroom between the bedroom and the laundry room on the right in the hallway.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/07/2024
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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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· Family Room/Living room: A fireplace in the Living room is screened to make it inaccessible to the children. LPA observed many age-appropriate toys, books, and other materials in the Dining room area. Per the licensees, the children will nap in the Living Room.
· Bathroom #1: Children will use bathroom #1 between bedroom and the laundry. Bathroom #1 was toured and inspected. The medicine cabinet/toilet is in operable condition. The faucets are clean, safe, and operable; the bathtub and shower area are free of hazards. There is No medication storage in the medicine cabinet.

· Kitchen/Dining: All sharp utensils, cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines, drawers, cabinets with plastic bags, and pointy things or small things children can swallow are inaccessible to children with a child safety latch under the kitchen sink. The refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. The kitchen was clean, orderly, and free of hazardous items. Medications were stored in the off-limits bedroom.


· Outside: The backyard was inspected. The backyard is completely fenced. The backyard is completely fenced (brick). The patio and left-site outdoor area are accessible to the children. The right side is for dogs, which is inaccessible to the gate. There are age-appropriate toys. The childcare children will only use left side yard to play. The applicant were reminded to supervise children at all times while playing in the backyard.

Off-limit area: The areas include all bedrooms, bathroom #2, pantry, laundry (safety knob), and garage.


· Bedrooms (Safety doorknobs or key lock): The master bedroom, Bedroom #2, has safety doorknobs to make the room inaccessible to the children.
· Bathroom #2 (Master Bathroom): Bathroom #2 is inside the master bedroom. LPA toured and inspected the medicine cabinet. The toilet and sink are in operable condition.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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· Laundry (Safety doorknob): The clean supplies and poison are in the laundry room. There is a safety doorknob on the garage door, which made inaccessible to children
· Garage (safety doorknob): LPA inspected the garage. According to the licensee, the garage is off limit for the children. No childcare activities will be conducted there.
Other:
AC/Heating Unit / Swamp Cooler unit was observed. The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the backyard which is off-limit area for the childcare children.
Bodies of water: Per the licensee, there were 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.
Food: The applicant will be enrolling in the Food program. The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Fire extinguisher (2A10BC): LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green, located in the kitchen, 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 in Family room
Medications and cleaning solutions: Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to the children. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom.
Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 8 mats.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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Overnight Care: According to the licensee, it does provide overnight care.
Pets: There are 3 dogs and will not interact with childcare children. They have current vaccinations.
Phone service: There is a working landline and cell phone.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable.
The First Aid kit is in the key-locked closet, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual.
Transportation: The licensee does Not provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms.
Documentation:
The licensee has current CPR and First Aid Training with the expiration dates of 06/2024 and Prevented Health and Safety Training completed on 3/13/2021. The licensee has her fingerprint clearance and TB exam. The licensee has proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee has proof of Mandated Reporting Training dated 7/25/2022. LPA shared LIC 311D with the licensee.
The following was discussed with the licensee:
Criminal Record Clearance : Applicant, Licensee, or Facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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Landlord Consent - Family Child Care Homes
· APPLICANT OWNS OR RENTS/LEASES THE HOME:
The [applicant, or licensee] provided proof of control of property.

· APPLICANT RENTS/LEASES THE HOME AND HAS LANDLORD CONSENT:
Because the [applicant, or licensee] rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

· APPLICANT RENTS/LEASES THE HOME AND DOES NOT HAVE LANDLORD CONSENT:
The [applicant, or licensee] has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Family Child Care Homes
· APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS:
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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· APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS:
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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Review of records to be maintained : LPA reviewed with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

Megan’s Law :On this date, xx/xx/xxxx, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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Safe Sleep :LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.

MyChildCarePlan.org: was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Notice of Site Visit (for licensed facilities only): A notice of site visit was given to [applicant, licensee or facility representative] and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Subscribe to CCLD important information: Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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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: SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700768
VISIT DATE: 02/07/2024
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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.

o Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, 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/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B.
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.
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 private residences that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family childcare home where children are present (24/7 ban).
**As a result of this inspection, the home does meet Title 22 Regulations.

The application is pending with the manager's review and approval.


An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant, Michelle Solorzano.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2024
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