376622057-9-4-2024-20-CC-OPIO-D8SSYA-20240904141713

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376622057
Report Date: 09/04/2024
Date Signed: 09/04/2024 02:17:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/04/2024 02:17 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	RODRIGUEZ, DULCE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376622057
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DULCE RODRIGUEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 245-5607
CITY:	SPRING VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91977
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	09/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:14 AM
MET WITH:	Dulce Rodriguez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/04/2024 at 10:14 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Oscar Picazo and Licensing Program Manager Tulam Vu conducted an un-announced annual/required inspection with Licensee, Dulce Rodriguez. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with the standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. Also present during the inspection was 1 assistant and 6 day care children 2 of whom are infants. This 2 story 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home was toured and inspected. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:15pm. Licensee will utilize the following areas for childcare: downstairs living room, kitchen, dining room, hallway bathroom and back yard. Off limit areas include the entire 2nd story, Master bedroom and 2nd bedroom. Off limit areas are made inaccessible to children by use of a child proofed locking barrier gate at the bottom of the stairs, locked door knob and safety latches and cabinet locks. Licensee utilize the fenced backyard for outdoor activities. Licensee stated that she will ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Licensee stated there is a swimming pool located on the premises. LPA observed one in- ground swimming pool in the backyard of the premises. The fencing consists of vertical metal bars that are 5 feet and 1.5 inches high from the cement ground, with no more than 4-inch gaps between each bar and does not obscure the pool from view. There are 2 gates that are self-latching devices that pull away from the pool and that are self-latching from any distance it opens. LPA observed that a 6 ft portion of the fence surrounding the pool is missing on the east side of the home making the pool accessible to children. Licensee stated the fence was removed about a month ago in order to better access the east side yard of the home. Licensee placed a large storage bin measuring 3 Ft by 6 ft in its place. The fire extinguisher is rated 3-A:40-B:C and is located in the kitchen, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and other hazardous items are locked and made inaccessible. See 809-C Continuation...

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Oscar Picazo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, DULCE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622057
	VISIT DATE: 09/04/2024

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There is a gas fireplace in the home that is located in the living room that is screened and made inaccessible. Licensee has children's toys, play equipment and books available. The licensee has a working cell phone. 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.

LPA reviewed children’s files. Children’s files reviewed were complete and met regulations.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 expires 02/26/2026. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 08/2025. Licensee owns the home. Proof of ownership (Deed) was viewed and verified during the inspection.

Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 04/12/2024. LPA observed all required documents were posted.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed. Licensee stated that she is currently not providing IMS at this time. 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) or (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.

LPA reviewed the safe sleep regulations with licensee. Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Oscar Picazo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, DULCE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622057
	VISIT DATE: 09/04/2024

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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.

On this date, 9/04/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

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 platforms.

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.

Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian. If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov.

Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Oscar Picazo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, DULCE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622057
	VISIT DATE: 09/04/2024

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Type A deficiency and a $500 civil penalty is assessed during today's inspection, see LIC809D and
LIC 421IM.

LPA, Oscar Picazo informed Licensee Dulce Rodriguez, that this report dated 09/04/24 documents 1 Type A deficiency which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 09/04/24 that documents any Type A deficiency 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.

A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the Licensee and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Licensee and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Dulce Rodriguez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Oscar Picazo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/04/2024 02:17 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Oscar Picazo On 09/04/2024 at 01:06 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RODRIGUEZ, DULCE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376622057
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(5)

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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the pool completely surrounded by a fence which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/05/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated she will be reinstalling the portion of the 5 ft fence with a gate that swings away from the pool that is self closing and self latching that was removed last month. Licensee also stated she will insure and not be allowing children out in the play area which is also where the pool area is located. Licensee will send proof of correction via picture to the Licensing office by 09/05/24.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Tulam Vu

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Oscar Picazo

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2024

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