334846236-7-18-2023-09-CC-SLOZ-CTUS6C-20230718133543

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846236
Report Date: 07/18/2023
Date Signed: 07/18/2023 01:35:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/18/2023 01:35 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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334846236
ADMINISTRATOR:	VEGA,KANDY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 413-4811
CITY:	CATHEDRAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92234
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 3	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	07/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Kandy Vega		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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, 7:30am to 5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Three bedrooms (which includes the Master), garage, laundry room, and side yards (which are fenced) · Appropriate fire extinguisher and smoke detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher and smoke detector are in working order. · All hazardous items are inaccessible · Toxins locked · No guns or weapons present as of this date. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · This is a single-story home · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked · Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement) · Property Owner/Landlord Consent (LIC 9149)/Notification (LIC 9151) on file · Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted · Mandated Reporter Training completed on 5/3/2022 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire 5/21/2024 · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 6/24/2022

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846236
	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

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· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys
· Current roster on file
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 5/1/2023
· Children’s records are NOT 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 7/18/2023 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 Kandy Vega 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 Kandy Vega 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) 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: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023

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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846236
	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

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- Licensee Kandy Vega was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

- 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.

There is a trampoline on the premises and the Licensee, Kandy Vega, states that it will be used by children in care. The trampoline and its surrounding cover appears to be in good repair, at this time. The manufacturer of the trampoline is made by Propel and the licensee has the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines. The Licensee agrees to only use the trampoline in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and will provide adequate supervision to all children in care

- 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 deficiency.

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.

The LICENSEE, Kandy Vega, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Kandy Vega.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/18/2023 01:35 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Samuel Lopez On 07/18/2023 at 01:16 PM

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: VEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334846236
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/18/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

Infant Safe Sleep

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee admitted to physically checking on the sleeping infants but not documenting the 15 minute checks consistently. LPA observed the sleep logs with the missing information. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to document the 15 minute checks and submit a copy of the logs to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 7/28/2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: 07/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2023

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