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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376625442
Report Date: 02/06/2025
Date Signed: 02/06/2025 10:11:06 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:GONZALEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376625442
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BERTHA GONZALEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 847-3852
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92102
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 5DATE:
02/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Bertha GonzalezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:35 AM
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On 2/6/2025, at 8:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Victoria Hernandez conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Bertha Gonzalez. 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, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, dinning room, kitchen, bedroom #4, bathroom #2, and backyard. Off limits areas include: bedroom #1, #2, and #3, bathroom #1 and side driveway (area to park cars) which are made inaccessible through the use of safety gates, locks and doorknob covers. Hours of operation hours are Monday – Sunday, 24 hours. At arrival there were two (2) children present during inspection. At 8:58 a.m another child arrived. At 9:01 a.m another child arrived At 9:38 a.m another child arrived. There was five (5) children present during the inspection.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. 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 an electric fireplace in the living room but is made in accessible through use of a gate. 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.
Licensee’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 01/2025. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 10/2025. 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 06/13/2024. The licensee has not conducted fire and disaster drills every six months. Required documents are posted. (CONT 809C...)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Victoria Hernandez On 02/06/2025 at 09:14 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: GONZALEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376625442

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(d)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the playground structure not being secured to the ground which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2025
Plan of Correction
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Provider stated that she would have the playground structure fixed or remove them by the due date. Provider will have structure fixed or removed for LPA to see by due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting an emergency drill which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/13/2025
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Provider stated she will conduct an emergency drill and send proof of completion to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO).
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:Victoria Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2025


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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: GONZALEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376625442

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having the required Infant Sleeping Log on infant in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/13/2025
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Provider stated that she will ensure to fill out a form daily for every infant under the age of 24 months and will send copies of the week 2/6/25-2/12/25 to the SDCCRO as proof of correction.
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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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee failed to renew the required Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/13/2025
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Provider stated that she will ensure to have her assistant take the required course training this week and will send a copy of her AB1207 Mandated Reporter certificate to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO) as proof of correction.
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:Victoria Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2025


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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GONZALEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376625442
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025
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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.

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.

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

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GONZALEZ, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376625442
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2025
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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 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) four (4) Type B is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Bertha Gonzalez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2025
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