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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334840731
Report Date: 01/21/2025
Date Signed: 01/21/2025 10:34:52 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/21/2025 10:34 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334840731
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALMANZA, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 537-1291
CITY:CATHEDRAL CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92234
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 4CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:45 AM
MET WITH:Maria AlmanzaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 11:00pm

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, garage, and side yards (which are fenced). As of today's inspection, the backyard will be off limits due to clutter (toys, furniture, tools, etc..) that may be a potential hazard for children in care.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection - There were no children present at the time of the inspection however, according to the licensee, children were scheduled to arrive later in the day


· A working telephone is present and current number on file
· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked
· Weapons are not present at the facility according to the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Facility is a single story home
· The licensee previously provided proof of control of property (Property Tax Statement)
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted
· Mandated Reporter Training not available for review
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 1/20/2026
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 12/11/2020
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/21/2025
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840731
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2025
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· Facility has a pool located in the backyard. The pool is surrounded by a 5 feet tall wrought iron fence. Also, it has a self latching/closing gate door. Pool fencing meets Title 22 regulations, at this time. Also discussed AB2866/Heath and Safety Code 1596.814 Pool Safety, requiring the addition of safety equipment and daily checks. A copy of PIN 25-01-CCP, which explains Pool Safety, was provided to the licensee.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys
· Current roster on file
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills was not on file
· Children’s records are complete
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 1/21/2025 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Maria Almanza and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

- LPA also informed licensee Maria Almanza of the importance of checking for recalled infant/child devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant/child devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840731
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2025
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- Licensee Maria Almanza 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.

- Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Licensee Maria Almanza 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.



- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Almanza.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Maria Almanza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2025
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Created By: Samuel Lopez On 01/21/2025 at 09:59 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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840731

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

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 touring the home, LPA observed several piles of toys, furniture, crafting items, etc..., both inside and outside of the home, that were not organized/orderly. Since there were no children present at the time of visit, this poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee requested to place the backyard temporarily off limits until the items can be organized or discarded. Also, the front yard will be utilized in the meantime in case of outdoor play. Licensee agrees to have front yard free of any hazards and submit pictures to the Riverside Child Care Regional office by 1/31/2025.
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee had old logs of fire/disaster drill, but none with a current date within six months. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
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Licensee agrees to conduct a drill, log it and send a copy of the log as proof of completion. Log to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional office by 1/31/2025.
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:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2025


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Created By: Samuel Lopez On 01/21/2025 at 09:59 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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840731

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not have proof of completing/renewing the required training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
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Licensee agrees to complete the required training and submit proof to the Riverside Child Care Regional office by 1/31/2025.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.808
Nutritious Beverage at Child Care Facilities:Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care: Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and licensee admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee serves 2% milk to the children two years of age or older. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025
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Licensee agrees to purchase the correct milk (1% milk), and begin to provide to the children ages two years and above. Licensee will provide proof of purchase to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 1/31/2025.
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:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2025


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