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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623996
Report Date: 11/01/2022
Date Signed: 11/07/2022 01:19:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/07/2022 01:19 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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:HERRERA, KATHERINEFACILITY NUMBER:
343623996
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 3DATE:
11/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Katherine HerreraTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On Monday, November 7, 2022 at 12:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Licensee, Katherine Herrera, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPAs observed 3 child, including licensee’s own minor child, in the facility. LPA observed proper ratio and capacity was being followed. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limit areas include: upstairs 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 in the home. No bodies of water were observed. The backyard is fenced.

LPA reviewed two child file which was observed to be complete. Required postings and the children’s roster were observed. Fire drill log was observed. The last fire drill was conducted 8/10/2022. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid card has an expiration date of 4/10/2023. Licensee’s mandated reporter expires 6/7/2023.

LPA verified that the annual fees are current. LPA provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov, so the licensee can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/01/2022
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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, KATHERINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623996
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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LPAs 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. LPAS 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 Service (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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

Licensee 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Based on the inspection, no citations have been issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Katherine Herrera.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amanda Sutter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2022
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