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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343622927
Report Date: 12/10/2024
Date Signed: 12/10/2024 03:57:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/10/2024 03:57 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:ORDONA, APRILFACILITY NUMBER:
343622927
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ORDONA, APRILFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 927-7795
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95833
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
12/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:April OrdonaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On Tuesday, 10 December, 2024, at approximately 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabian Schwartz met with Licensee, April Ordona, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed licensee’s spouse supervising 2 preschool children with licensee doing a school pick up. Licensee arrived shortly after beginning of inspection with 9 school aged children bringing census during inspection to 11. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed proper ratio and capacity was being followed. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. LPA verified that the annual fees are current.

A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Facility is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom one-story home Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms, Laundry Room, and Garage. During inspection, licensee informed LPA they would like to Use Bedroom #1 as an on-limits space. NEW OFF LIMITS AREAS WILL BE: Master Bedroom, Bedroom #2, Laundry Room, and Garage. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The facility has adequate toys that appear to be safe for children to use. The licensee stated there are no weapons or poisons in the home. LPA observed that there is a fenced backyard with a pool and a covered hot tub. Hot tub cover is a hard top, locked cover which meets licensing guidelines. Pool is fenced with a fence at least 5 feet high with a gate which swings away from pool and meets licensing regulations.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabian Schwartz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/10/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ORDONA, APRIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622927
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024
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LPA reviewed 3 children’s files which were observed to be complete. Required postings were seen in Bedroom #1 and the children’s roster was observed. LPA observed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) and 15-minute observation checks for napping infants. The facility does not have a record of conducting fire drills at least every 6 months with the last fire drill being conducted on February 2022. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid card expires 27 August 2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter certificate expired on 30 March 2024. Licensee understands that trainings must be completed every two years.

Licensee 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.

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)/ (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/.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabian Schwartz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ORDONA, APRIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622927
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024
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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 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/inspection-process.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Based on the inspection, 2 Type B Title 22 citations have been issued. Type B citations are for not documenting fire drills at least every 6 months and having an expired mandated reporter certificate. Citations are explained further on accompanying LIC809-D page. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabian Schwartz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2024
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Created By: Fabian Schwartz On 12/10/2024 at 03:39 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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: ORDONA, APRIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622927

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by maintaining a fire drill log which shows drills at least every 6 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/10/2025
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Licensee will conduct a fire drill and document the drill on a fire drill log. Licensee will email evidence of documented fire drill to LPA by 10 January 2025.
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an expired Mandated Reporter Certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/10/2025
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Licensee will conduct Mandated Reporter Training and email completed training certificate to LPA by 10 January 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:Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Fabian Schwartz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/10/2024


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