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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013876
Report Date: 02/06/2024
Date Signed: 02/06/2024 01:10:02 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:TORRES FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198013876
ADMINISTRATOR:ENRIQUETA TORRESFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 804-6834
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90065
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 4CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Enriqueta TorresTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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This inspection was conducted in Spanish.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Required 3-year inspection at the above facility on 02/06/24 at 08:55 a.m. LPA met with Licensee Enriqueta Torres who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 0 child present during this inspection. Per licensee, 4 children are enrolled. Licensee is currently only caring for her grandchildren. Present during this inspection was the licensee’s husband.

Operation hours are Monday through Friday 07:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and front patio (fenced). Children use the bathroom in the hallway, living room, dining room, and front patio for play. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and kitchen. Licensee has 1 bird inside their cage and is kept in the front porch. Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 3 adults and 0 minors. During this inspection, a review of clearances shows adult son as pending clearance. Adult son was cleared last year. Licensee was not aware of changes. LPA contacted the Regional Office for assistance. It appears that there may be an issue with fingerprints migrating from CBCB (date unknown). LPA will follow up to ensure clearance is resolved. LPA spoke with Guardian Analyst 38 who stated that they will follow up on the current fingerprint. Individuals living in the home are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA toured the living room, dining room, and 1 bathroom. LPA observed did not observe napping equipment. Per Licensee, grandchildren are usually present after school and do not take a nap. Licensee currently is caring for 1 infant grandchild; however, grandchild does not nap in the home since the grandchild spends 4-5 hours in the home. LPA observed the bathroom children use to be safe and in sanitary conditions. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials throughout this inspection. There’s also a first aid kit readily available. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the dining room of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Per licensee, she has not conducted fire and disaster drills. Children’s roster was available during this inspection and was observed to be current.

LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.

**Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, food is provided to all children in care. There is a telephone service via a cellphone and is maintained in the home during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 09:11 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The valve on the required 2: A10 BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was last serviced on 03/11/22, as indicated on the service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Per Licensee's husband, the fire extinguisher was serviced in 2023; however, the service tag was not replaced. Licensee does not have receipt to show service date for 2023.

Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the bedroom of the home with supervision with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed all children’s files to be complete. Licensee stated that infant grandchild does not nap in the home. LPA provided consultation regarding the 15-minute sleep log.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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Licensee’s records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 02/22/25. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 01/19/26. LPA observed licensee is missing proof of the Influenza vaccine. Per Licensee, she received the influenza vaccine in December 2023; however, she did not obtain proof.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

Licensee is caring for (1) infant. 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-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. LPA provided PIN 20-24-CCP, and PUB 217 Never Shake a Baby Brochure.

No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category.

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/.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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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 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.

Licensee Enriqueta Torres confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Enriqueta Torres.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 02/06/2024 at 12:29 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

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:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Fire Extingusher was last serviced on 03/11/22, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2024
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Per Licensee, she will service the fire extinguisher and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee has not conducted a fire and disaster drill, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2024
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Per Licensee, she will conduct a fire and disaster drill once her grandchildren are in the home and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 02/06/2024 at 12:29 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TORRES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013876

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 in Licensee does not have proof of Influenza vaccine, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/06/2024
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Per Licensee, she will obtain proof of influenza vaccine and will submit to LPA by POC due date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024


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