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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376613777
Report Date: 10/26/2022
Date Signed: 10/26/2022 12:57:27 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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	LARA-RUIZ, ALEJANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376613777
ADMINISTRATOR:	LARA-RUIZ, A. FAMILY CHILD		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 231-9732
CITY:	OCEANSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92058
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	10/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:25 AM
MET WITH:	Alejandra Lara-Ruiz		TIME COMPLETED:	11:15 AM

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On October 26, 2022 at 9:25 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Rubio arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with licensee Alejandra Lara-Ruiz. 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 through Friday 5:30 am to 5:30 pm.

· Off-limit areas include: Master bedroom, bedroom #2 and garage.

· The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA observed seven children in care with licensee and an assistant providing care.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present and the current number is 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 were not stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed several accessible toiletries labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" in the bathroom. Sharp knives were stored on the counter in the kitchen and potentially accessible to older/taller children. Licensee immediately moved the knives above the refrigerator. A citation will be issued.

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

· Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys

· Current roster on file

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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

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Document Has Been Signed on 10/26/2022 12:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Jessica M Rubio On 10/26/2022 at 11:01 AM

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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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LARA-RUIZ, ALEJANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376613777
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observaton, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were accessible items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/02/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee immediatley removed the knives and some toiletries. Licensee stated she will make the items in the medicine cabinet inaccessible and send proof to LPA.

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:

Pauline Beschorner

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Jessica M Rubio

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LARA-RUIZ, ALEJANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376613777
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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· 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 10/17/2022

· 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.

· Verification of control of property on file.

· During this inspection, LPA reviewed seven children’s records. All children’s records are complete.

· Licensee’s records are complete.

· Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is completed and expires on 3/8/2024

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 4/16/2024.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed

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

The licensee 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 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: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LARA-RUIZ, ALEJANDRA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376613777
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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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.

The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulation Section 102417(g)(4). See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Alejandra Lara-Ruiz. Appeal rights were discussed and will be provided. A notice of site visit will also be given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

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