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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376627701
Report Date: 03/01/2024
Date Signed: 03/01/2024 10:54:01 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/01/2024 10:54 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:CASTELLANO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376627701
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 1DATE:
03/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Maria CastellanoTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On March 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 3-year and Increase Capacity Inspection and met with Licensee, Maria Castellano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. 
The fire clearance for 14 children was received on 2/1/24. One (1) daycare child and one (1) staff member present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, and backyard. Off limits areas are all 4 bedrooms and master bathroom, and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers. Hours of operation are: Monday-Saturday 7:00 am-12:00 am.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.  Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.  The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection Facility has an inground pool that is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, with self-latching, self-closing gate that swings away from the pool and meets Title 22 requirements.  Licensee stated there are no weapons 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 remove. 

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/01/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: CASTELLANO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627701
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2024
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Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 4/16/24.  Licensee has required immunizations.  Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 4/5/22.  Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.  The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 9/6/23.

There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.  Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.  An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.  Licensee states she places up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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.

LPA provided and discussed the following:  Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms.  Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.  Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided:www.meganslaw.ca.gov.  During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing.

Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: CASTELLANO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627701
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2024
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LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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 advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

No deficiencies cited.

A Large Family Child Care Home license may be issued upon final file review. LPA Gloria Gonzalez interpreted and explained inspection report to Licensee in Spanish, Licensee stated she understood.

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

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Castellano.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
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