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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846401
Report Date: 08/07/2024
Date Signed: 08/07/2024 05:02:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/07/2024 05:02 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:CASTANOR FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334846401
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 4CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Violet CastanorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 08/07/2024 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured inside and outside of the home, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following:
  • Licensee Violet Castanor’s spouse (S2), minor sibling (C4), and four minor children (C5-C8) were also present during the inspection.
  • Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Per Licensee’s request, the off-limits areas will now include: all three bedrooms, garage, and backyard shed.
  • The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.
  • Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection.
  • A working telephone was present with current number on file.
  • An appropriate fire extinguisher was present. A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection.
  • Fireplace was properly screened to prevent access by children in care.
  • All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children.
  • Toxins were locked.
  • There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations.
  • Facility is a one-story home.
  • Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement).
  • Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2024
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CASTANOR FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846401
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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  • Preventive health and safety training was completed on 02/16/2023.
  • Pediatric CPR and first aid certification expires on 02/17/2025.
  • Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 02/15/2025.
  • LPA observed an inflatable kiddie pool in the backyard which was drained during the inspection. Licensee confirmed there are no other accessible bodies of water on the premises at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water.
  • Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present.
  • LPA observed a baby walker and bouncer in the home and one bouncer in the backyard. Licensee stated they are used for their own children and not for day care children. LPA did not observe any children using the walker or bouncers during the visit. LPA discussed with Licensee that baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not permitted in the facility and must be kept in an off-limits area during day care hours. Licensee placed the baby walker and bouncers in an off-limits area during the visit.
  • LPA observed a swing set in the backyard.
  • A current roster of children was on file.
  • Documentation of fire and disaster drills was on file; last drill was conducted on 02/26/2024.
  • Children’s records were not complete. LPA did not observe 15-minute sleeping logs for one out of two infants. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant sleeping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months.
  • Staff records were complete.
  • Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov.
  • Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov.
  • The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200.
  • Resident and/or staff records reviewed during today’s inspection indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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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: CASTANOR FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846401
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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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 five 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 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) or (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/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CASTANOR FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846401
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

There were no deficiencies cited at this time. See attached LIC 9102 for advisory notes. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Violet Castanor. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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