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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364810506
Report Date: 03/20/2024
Date Signed: 03/20/2024 03:37:55 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364810506
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 3DATE:
03/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Catalina TapiaTIME COMPLETED:
03:59 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Licensee, Catalina Tapia, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for an Increase in the Capacity inspection and Annual inspection. This is a single story 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family/den and garage. There is a guest house (2 bedroom, 1 bath) in the backyard off limits area. There is an in-ground pool/spa on the premises. Family members residing in the home include 5 adults (licensee, licensee spouse, two adult sons and one adult daughter. Present during the inspection are three children. Day and Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6:30AM- 6PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.

Physical Plant: Main care is provided in the Den/Playroom. Children use the bathroom in hallway. Off limit areas include the Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2 and Bedroom #3 and the garage (laundry). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (garage), medicines (kitchen lockers) and hazardous items (sharp knives in the kitchen pantry) that can pose a danger to children. Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current(03/19/2024).Roster complete and maintained current. No weapons in the home.

Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary in the den/playroom. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (landline, cell).There are age appropriate napping (mats, playpen) equipment.Home has central AC and heat. Fireplace is inaccessible.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024
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Bathroom: Shower/tub free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable.
Kitchen: Sharp utensils (kitchen locker).The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Cleaning supplies are in the garage. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided.

Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced. There is no swing/slide. Children play in the patio and dirt/gravel area. There are 2 dogs which stay in the off limits backyard area that is gated, there is a chicken coop (chickens),goats and 2 sheds (locked). There is an in-ground pool that has chain link fencing, gate has a butterfly latch, gate is self latching and self closing. The chain link has 1.5 inch triangle spacing. There is a guest house inside the gated pool area (inaccessible). The off limits section of the backyard is on the right side and behind the patio play area. Licensee is reminded to supervise children during outside play. There are Little Tikes playhouse and other age appropriate toys. There is a covered patio area. The backyard is safe for children (lawn mower, gardening tools, poisonous plant, thorn trees, cactus are inaccessible).

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. Licensee has CPR/First Aid expired 3/7/24 see lic 809D and Mandated Reporter training current .Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.



The following were observed/discussed and or provided: Seat Belt Safety, Safe Sleep poster observed, forms required for children file (LIC311D), Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Staffing and Ratio (capacity limitations handout provided),

Incidental Medical Services (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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024
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The following was discussed with the Licensee:
Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter (www.mandatedreporterca.com) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Per Licensee no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

Licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024
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Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.

FCCH Criminal Record Clearance
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.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Catalina Tapia and also instructed Licensee to visit 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 Catalina Tapia 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024
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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.

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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.


Deficiency: see LIC 809D. LPA will submit an Increase in the Capacity for approval after the deficiency correction. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am- 5pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Catalina Tapia .
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2024
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Created By: Babatunde Ibitoye On 03/20/2024 at 02:45 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
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: TAPIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364810506

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on (interview) (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/27/2024
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Licensee will submit proof of completion pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 by due date.
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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:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Babatunde Ibitoye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2024


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