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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019123
Report Date: 01/31/2024
Date Signed: 01/31/2024 11:29:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2024 11:29 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198019123
ADMINISTRATOR:ALMA DELIA CARAVEOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 327-1038
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90042
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 3DATE:
01/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Alma CaraveoTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Required 3-year inspection at the above facility on 01/31/24 at 08:45 a.m. LPA met with Licensee Alma Caraveo who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 03 children present during this inspection. Present during this inspection was the licensee’s assistant and 2 daughters. Per licensee, 10 children are enrolled.

Operation hours are Monday through Friday 06:00 a.m. – 05:30 p.m.

This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, front, side, and back yard (fenced). Children use the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom located next to the laundry room, and front yard (fenced). Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, side, and back yard. Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 1 adult and 2 minors. Licensee stated there are 3 dogs on the premises kept in the back yard and 3 outdoor cats. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home. 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, kitchen, bathroom, and front yard. LPA observed (3) play yards in the dining room used during nap time. LPA also observed a cot in the dining room. LPA observed that the play yards do not hinder the entrance or exit to and from the space they are sleeping in. The play yards do not have anything hanging on the sides or on top. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials throughout this inspection. There’s also a first aid kit readily available. LPA observed the bathroom children use to be safe and in sanitary conditions. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials. All areas that are off-limits to children were observed inaccessible. During inspection, Licensee disclosed that the home had recently went through construction of the home’s foundation.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2024
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: CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019123
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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 Licensee stated that a crack was observed and contacted a contractor to have it checked. Per Licensee, construction of the foundation took place from 01/26/24 – 01/29/24. Licensee also stated that the facility was closed during construction and reopened on 01/30/24. Per licensee, it is safe to continue operating. LPA advised licensee to report any changes or construction to the department within 24 hours as licensee confirmed that she did not report this to the department.

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 and Disaster drill log. Children’s roster was available during this inspection and was observed to be current.

All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. The last drill documented was 11/27/23.

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. The home maintains telephone service via a cellphone and stays at the facility during operation hours. LPA observed a wall unit for AC in the living room. Per licensee, she uses child proof portable heaters.

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 09:36 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The valve on the required 3: A40 BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 05/12/21, as indicated on the purchase receipt. LPA advised licensee that fire extinguishers must be either serviced or purchase a new one yearly. If a new fire extinguisher is purchased, proof of purchase (receipt) must be available for review. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the front porch with supervision.

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

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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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: CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019123
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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Currently children use the front yard (fenced) for outdoor play with adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment for children in care. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times. LPA advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

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

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 Child 1 (C1) is missing proof of immunizations.

Licensee and assistant’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 expired on 12/06/23. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expired on 10/2022. LPA also observed that the assistant’s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/06/23 and Pediatric CPR/FA expired on 10/2022.

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

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

Licensee is currently not caring for infants. 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.

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

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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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: CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019123
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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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.

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 Alma Caraveo 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 Alma Caraveo.

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

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 01/31/2024 at 10:24 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024

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 LPA observed that licensee has not purchased a fire extinguisher since 05/12/21, per purchase receipt which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
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Per Licensee, she will purchase a new fire extinguisher and will submit proof of purchase to LPA by POC due date.
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:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee and assistant have an expired Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
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Per Licensee, a current Mandated Reporter Training will be submitted 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: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 01/31/2024 at 10:24 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CARAVEO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019123

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

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 and assistant have an expired Pediatric CPR/FA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2024
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Per Licensee, an appointment to renew the Pediatric CPR/FA has been scheduled for 02/10/24 and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

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 Child 1 (C1) did not have proof of immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/29/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per Licensee, parent has scheduled a physical for C1 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: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2024


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