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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400325
Report Date: 01/03/2025
Date Signed: 02/19/2025 11:45:32 AM


COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

Document Has Been Signed on 02/19/2025 11:45 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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400325
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FLORENCIA&EMMANUEL ROMEROFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 377-2389
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
01/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee - Florencia RomeroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On January 3, 2025, at. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keneisha Dunlap arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Licensee Florencia Romero. There are 20 children enrolled, and 4 children present at the time of inspection. The hours of operation are Monday- Sunday from 12:00am-12:00am. All adults in the home were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared. License, facility sketch, earthquake disaster checklist, and PUB 394 posted. Licensee does have a current disaster log drill with the date of 11/5/24. Licensee does have current LIC 9040 (facility roster).

At 11:20am. LPA Dunlap observed a missing disaster plan. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. A Technical Violation will be issued.

This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, a detached garage, front yard, and backyard (fenced). The off-limit areas include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, front yard, detached garage, and part of the backyard area.



The kitchen area is inaccessible to children with baby gates blocking off the entry.

The bathroom area has an operable toilet and sink. The cabinet has a safety latch making it inaccessible to children.

LPA observed outdoor area to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
Staff Files:

Staff # 1

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/03/2025
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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400325
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2025
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File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

Have current CPR & Mandated Reporter Certificate

Staff # 2

Staff # 1

File has all required licensing documents and immunization record in folder.

Have current CPR & Mandated Reporter Certificate

Missing Health & Safety Certificate. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. A Technical Violation will be issued.

Child #1

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

Child #2

All required licensing forms and immunization record are in file.

The Licensee stated that they do provide meals for children.



The Licensee has a cell phone that they use.

The Licensee stated they do not have any children that they administer medication to at this time.

The Licensee states that when children are in sick, they are placed in the main care area by the door.

The Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home.

The Licensee stated that there are no smokers in the home.
The Licensee stated that they do provide transportation for children in the morning and afternoon.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400325
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2025
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The Licensee stated that they do have first aid kit.

The Licensee does provide nap time. Cots are stored in the main care area.

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

Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee Florencia Romero 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.

Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Florencia Romero 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 Florencia Romero 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)

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-carecenters/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400325
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2025
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MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee Florencia Romero 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.

Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee Florencia Romero confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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

Appeal rights explained and given to Licensee Florencia Romero.

2 Technical Violation will be issued during today’s visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Florencia Romero.

* Electronic copy of a handwritten 809S prepared on 1/3/25

* 809S wet signature on file

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keneisha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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