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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009345
Report Date: 05/12/2023
Date Signed: 05/12/2023 11:57:37 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/12/2023 11:57 AM - 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 S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198009345
ADMINISTRATOR:CORTEZ, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 622-5620
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90241
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 6DATE:
05/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Maria CortezTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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About 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran arrived at the above facility to conduct a required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Maria Cortz and observed six children in care. About 9:45 A.M. we toured the accessible areas of the home. All adults have fingerprinted cleared and associated to the licensed facility. LPA observed proper care and supervision of children and ratios. The current hours of operation are 24/7; Monday through Saturday. No overnight care at this time.
This is a single dwelling home consists of 3 bedrooms,1 bathroom, a living room, a kitchen,, and a detached garage. Childcare conducted in the living room. Children do not have access to the bedrooms and kitchen area, a safety gate was observed by the kitchen. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The enclosed backyard observed to be clean with lots learning materials available for children.
LPA observed all posting requirements accessible to all parents. Licensee had current CPR/First Aid certificates (Exp. 8/2023), fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detector meet regulations. Cleaning materials and medications are inaccessible, Licensee stated there are no firearms or bodies of water in the home. Per licensee emergency disaster drill was conducted once every six month however, licensee failed to show proof of completion. Children’s records were reviewed. C1 did not have a file for review.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA informed the effects of lead exposure for children between ages 1-6 years old are the most at risk for lead poisoning. A copy of lead exposure was provided.
Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the Community Care Licensing office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). Licensee is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2023
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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198009345
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023
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LPA recommended facility to stay updated with information related to Covid-19 from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to help prevent and protect parents and children in care. LPA advised to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations. LPA informed the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. Visit www.cdss.ca.gov to receive important updates.
LPA informed of released PIN 21-15 CCLD related to Kidde Trusense Smoke & combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms recall. Visit website for more information: http://kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com/
Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. Visit: https://mandatedreporterca.com
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/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.
Type B deficiencies was cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Maria Cortez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/12/2023
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Created By: Tiffanie Tran On 05/12/2023 at 11:04 AM
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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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CORTEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198009345

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failed to show proof of emergency drills which posed a potential health, safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 05/26/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to complete the emergency dirlls with children then submit to CCLD by or before 5/26/23 in order to clear this citation
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102421(a)
Child's Records
(a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d).

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, C1 is missing file for review which posed a potential health, safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 05/26/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to have parent of C1 complete the enrollement record then submit to CCLD by or before 5/26/23 in order to clear this citation
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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tiffanie Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/12/2023


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