274408901-2-5-2025-07-CC-ELAS-DDLS3T-20250205123139

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274408901
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 12:31:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/05/2025 12:31 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION SALINAS		FACILITY NUMBER:	274408901
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DELIA VIRGINIA BUENO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1210 JOHN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(831) 758-7425
CITY:	SALINAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93905
CAPACITY: 120	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 120	CENSUS: 46	DATE:	02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	Bianca Gomez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual/Required Continuation Inspection. The purpose of today’s visit is to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA met with the Site Director, Bianca Gomez and explained the nature of today's visit. LPA toured the facility both inside and outside during prior visit. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and activity schedule in each classroom. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm.

LPA reviewed children's files prior visit. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), immunization records, physicians report, personal rights, and parents rights. LPA continue reviewing staff files during today's visit. All staff have fingerprint clearances. Staff has current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Staff had Health Screening Report and TB test, Immunization (Measles, Pertussis, and Flu) record. Staff had current Mandated Reporter Training certificate in file. Site Director understands that there shall be at least one person with valid CPR and First Aid certifications on site at all times, or present during off-site activities.

Site Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the facility license. Site Director understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed classroom in order in prior visit. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers/water filter cups. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in facility. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary. There is a separate staff bathrooms not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Site Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Larios
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION SALINAS	FACILITY NUMBER: 274408901
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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LPA observed furniture and equipment were in good condition and safe for the children. The playground areas utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. LPA observed sufficient resilient materials under slides and other similar equipment surrounded with cushioned material that absorbs falls. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

The facility provides meals, snacks, and beverages to day care children. Food storage such refrigerator, and microwave areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC/2A10BC fire extinguishers located in each classroom including the kitchen, and working fire pull stations, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid kits. Site Director states that the facility does not administer medications at this time.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

Site Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

During visit LPA conducted staff interview and finish tool inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Director Bianca Gomez. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Larios
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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