376300796-6-26-2024-10-CC-KGEH-D6LN6S-20240626101138

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300796
Report Date: 06/26/2024
Date Signed: 06/26/2024 10:11:47 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/26/2024 10:11 AM - 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	SOTELO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376300796
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	06/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:53 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Sotelo		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	10:35 AM

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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random and Case Management inspection. The licensee has applied to increase capacity to a large family childcare home. Present during this inspection was Licensee, Maria Sotelo.
The home is a single story with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached garage. Fire Clearance was approved by the Escondido Fire Department on 06/10/2024.

LPA toured the facility, inside and out, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm.

· Off-limit areas include: Master Bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, hall restroom, kitchen, living and dining area, 2 side yard areas.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection, 1 child present.

· 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 and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· No Fireplace present, home is one level without stairs.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/26/2024

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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SOTELO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300796
	VISIT DATE: 06/26/2024

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·Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys in daycare

· Current roster on file

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

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 5/16/24

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee Maria Sotelo 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 on file.

· Children’s records are complete

· Employee records not present - no assistant present during visit

· Mandated Reporter Training – expires 6/15/25

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 05/2025

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 05/25/2023

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

The licensee, Maria Sotelo, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy were discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/26/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SOTELO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376300796
	VISIT DATE: 06/26/2024

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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

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

-The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@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.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. Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the 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:

1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.
There were no deficiencies observed during this visit.
The application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14 with parent notification.
Exit interview conducted and this report along with the appeal rights were reviewed and provided to Licensee, Maria Sotelo.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/26/2024

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