243800115-6-28-2024-04-CC-YFIO-D6NM5H-20240628091819

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243800115
Report Date: 06/27/2024
Date Signed: 06/28/2024 09:18:27 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/28/2024 09:18 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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	MERCEDES FAMILY DAY CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	243800115
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	RODRIGUEZ, MERCEDES		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(209) 383-2911
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95341
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	06/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Mercedes Rodrigez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On 06/27/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and was met by Licensee, Mercedes Rodriguez also present was staff 1. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA confirmed days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

LPAs conducted a census during today’s inspections there were nine (9) children in care, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, playroom, bathroom and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates, door spinners and safety latches.

Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated she has two (2) dogs, Licensee understands she is liable for any actions taken by the pets. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept inside the garage. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

LPAs toured the home inside and outside. This is a one-story home, LPA observed the home to be maintained, clean and orderly. LPA observed inside toys, dramatic play equipment, materials and surfaces accessible to children to be clean and in operable condition. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPAs observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. LPA observed that the outdoor play area in the side yard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed outdoor toys and dramatic play equipment to be in operable condition.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/27/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024

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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MERCEDES FAMILY DAY CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 243800115
	VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024

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Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill was completed on June 6, 2024. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/2/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 11/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

There is currently two (2) infants in care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Mercedes Rodriguez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/27/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024

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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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MERCEDES FAMILY DAY CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 243800115
	VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024

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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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report and appeal right were reviewed with Licensee Mercedes Rodriguez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/27/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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