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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364844338
Report Date: 01/31/2025
Date Signed: 01/31/2025 12:13:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2025 12:13 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:	ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	364844338
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JUANA ROMERO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 441-1643
CITY:	RIALTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92376
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	01/31/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:25 AM
MET WITH:	Juana Romero		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:25 PM

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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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 – Friday, 6:00am – 6:00pm

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire second floor and garage. Licensee made backyard off limits during todays inspection.

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present and current number on file

· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

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

· Stairs are barricaded

· Verification of control of property on file

· Property Owner/Landlord Consent (LIC 9149)/Notification (LIC 9151) on file

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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

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Created By: Laura Mejorado On 01/31/2025 at 11:18 AM

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364844338
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 that A1 is residing in the home without a criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A1 was previously fingerprinted, however; was fingerprinted for the wrong department not meeting the eligibility requirement's of CCL.
	POC Due Date: 02/03/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Immediately, Licensee agrees to have A1 fingerprinted and submit a copy of completed LIC9163 to CCL by 2/3/25. LPA provided a blank copy of LIC9163 and provided information on Guardian. LPA advised Licensee to verify clearance - eligibility after an adult is fingerprinted for their facility.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Ana Noble

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Laura Mejorado

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364844338
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025

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

· Mandated Reporter Training expires on 10/23/26

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 7/10/25

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 1/28/17

· No bodies of water 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.

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys · Current roster on file

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 10/2/24

· Children’s records are complete · Employee’s records are complete

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 1/31/25 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364844338
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025

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- 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: 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

If a Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH.

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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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: ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364844338
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025

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LPA provided Licensee information on Guardian and how to verify eligible clearances for adults associated to their facility. LPA provided Guardian handout and informed Licensee it is there responsibility to verify the adults associated to their facility.

LPA Mejorado informed licensee Juana Romero that this report dated 1/31/25 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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.

Also, LPA Mejorado informed the licensee Juana Romero to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/31/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Juana Romero, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Juana Romero.

*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 inspection, please reach out to me or anyone at the Regional Office (RO). For additional information regarding the inspection and its CARE Tools and methods, please visit the Care Tools webpage at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Noble
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025

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