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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300510
Report Date: 07/16/2024
Date Signed: 07/16/2024 02:50:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/16/2024 02:50 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	ZACARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	336300510
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ZACARIAS, CHRISTINA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 899-8984
CITY:	LA QUINTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92253
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	07/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:03 PM
MET WITH:	Christina Zacarias		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:10 PM

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On July 16, 2024, at 1:03PM, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPAs) Anastasia Flores, and Shauna De Jesus 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 6:00PM

· Off-limit areas include: all bedrooms, garage and laundry room.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 10 children and three infants to three staff.

· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present but not tested due to children napping during inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.

· Toxins were not locked and inaccessible to children in care (bathroom area).

· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided

· Current roster on file

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Anastasia Flores On 07/16/2024 at 02:05 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ZACARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300510
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPAs observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the bathroom utilized by children, LPA's observed a pink razor and cleaning products in the shower, and under the sink. Under the sink had a broken safety latch making accessible to children in care. Licensee had hygiene items in the medicine cabinet. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/23/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will remove items from bathroom, make the items inaccessible to children in care and send photo to LPA Flores via email or text by 7/23/24.

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three staff Mandated reporter was expired at the time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/23/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee and assistant will complete the mandated reporter (AB1207) course and send certificate via email to LPA Flores by 7/23/24.

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:

Pauline Beschorner

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Anastasia Flores

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ZACARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300510
	VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024

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·Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 01/2024

· No bodies of water are present 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.

· Verification of control of property is on file

· Children’s records are complete

· Employee’s records are complete

· Mandated Reporter Training expired on 4/08/24

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 03/2026.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 04/30/2022

· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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 them 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/process.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ZACARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300510
	VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024

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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, 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) 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/

License 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies .

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809D, LIC9102TV, and appeal rights was reviewed and handed to the licensee, Christina Zacarias.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2024

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