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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376616771
Report Date: 03/20/2025
Date Signed: 03/21/2025 06:57:27 AM

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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:PIMENTEL, KATIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376616771
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KATIA CRISTINA PIMENTELFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 222-5712
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92106
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
03/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Kaia PimentelTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:05 PM
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vOn 3/20/2025, at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier and AGPA, Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Katia Pimentel. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a one story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: dining room, kitchen, living room, bathroom #1, and covered patio. Off limits areas include: bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathroom #2 which are made inaccessible through the use of doorknob covers.
Hours of operation hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There were ten (10) children, licensee, and assistants S1 and S2 present during the inspection.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. There is no fireplace on the premises. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.

LPA reviewed children’s files. Children’s files reviewed were complete and met regulations.
LPA reviewed staff files. Staff files reviewed were incomplete and did not met regulations.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/20/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Cindy Meier On 03/20/2025 at 11:03 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: PIMENTEL, KATIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376616771

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the licensee and assistant S1 did not have the Mandated Reporter training for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/18/2025
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Licensee will ensure that herself and S1 register for Mandated Reporter training. Licensee will copy and send the completed certificates to the SDRO by 4/18/25.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, record review, and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that assistant S1 and S2's immunization records were not available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2025
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Licensee will obtain a copy of S1 and S2's immunization records and submit the copy to the SDRO by 4/3/25.
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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2025


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Created By: Cindy Meier On 03/20/2025 at 11:03 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: PIMENTEL, KATIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376616771

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.1(a)
Personnel Records
(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, record review, and interview,, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that personnel records were incomplete and missing required forms for assistant S1 and S2 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2025
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Licensee stated she will ensure to provide S1 and S2 the required licensing forms to fill out and return. Licensee will submit the completed forms to the SDRO by 4/3/25.
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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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/20/2025


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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PIMENTEL, KATIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376616771
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training was not available for review and licensee stated it had expired. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 2025. Licensee has required immunizations, per file review. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The licensee conducted and documented a fire and disaster drill on 6/20/2024. Required documents are posted. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.

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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PIMENTEL, KATIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376616771
VISIT DATE: 03/20/2025
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LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

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. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, division 12 & Chapter 3) three (3) Type B citations are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

During the exit interview, the licensee, Katia Pimentel, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Katia Pimentel.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Meier
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/20/2025
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