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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629283
Report Date: 06/19/2023
Date Signed: 06/19/2023 11:19:55 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/19/2023 11:19 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:	FESTO, CAROLINA & NIYUNGEKO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376629283
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROLINA & NIYUNGEKO FESTO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 348-4120
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92105
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	06/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:33 AM
MET WITH:	Carolina & Niyungeko Festo		TIME COMPLETED:	10:05 AM

NARRATIVE
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 June 19^th, 2023, at 7:33 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensees Niyungeko & Carolina Festo. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. Both Licensees, Sinzinkayo Sylvane (background cleared and associated to the license) and the Licensee’s four (4) children were present during this inspection. During this inspection, the oldest child left for school. This facility is an one (1) floor, four (4) bedroom, two (2) bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare are: living room, one (1) bedroom, one (1) bathroom, kitchen and fenced and shaded backyard. The off limit areas are the remaining bedrooms and bathroom, which are made inaccessible by use of door locks. The kitchen cabinet has a sliding lock. Examination of kitchen drawers and cabinets within a child’s reach were observed to be empty. The fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide/smoke detector meet requirements. Hazardous items were observed inaccessible to children during this inspection. The Licensee has available toys, play equipment and materials. Licensee states children are taken to the fenced and shaded backyard for outdoor activities. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensees’ First Aid and CPR certifications both expire on 02/04/2025. Both Licensees stated that they completed Mandated Reporter Training in January 2023 but were unable to locate either an electronic or paper certificate confirming completion. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire drill was completed on 03/28/2023 and documented on the Licensee’s cellular telephone.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023

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: FESTO, CAROLINA & NIYUNGEKO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629283
	VISIT DATE: 06/19/2023

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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.

LPA provided Licensee with Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24-CCP, a blank LIC 9227 “Individual Infant Sleeping Plan” form and two (2) examples of safe sleep logs. 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 reminded Licensee of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.

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.

LPA provided Licensee with Provider Information Notices (PIN) 22-31-CCP, PIN 22-22-CCP and PIN 23-04-CCLD. PIN 22-31-CCP provides information about the new MyChildCarePlan.org website, a resource that can assist families in finding available childcare. This website provides a childcare search tool that connects parents to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies throughout California. PIN 22-

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/19/2023 11:19 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: JoAnn R Legaspi On 06/19/2023 at 09:13 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: FESTO, CAROLINA & NIYUNGEKO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629283
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/19/2023

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and Licensees' statements, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 licensees could not locate their Mandated Reporter Training course completion certificates, which poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/14/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensees state they will provide the Department with a copy of their current, not expired Mandated Reporter Training course certificates no later than 07/14/2023.

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:

JoAnn R Legaspi

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023

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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: FESTO, CAROLINA & NIYUNGEKO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629283
	VISIT DATE: 06/19/2023

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22-CCP notifies licensed Family Child Care Home providers about the availability of the Family Child Care Home License Incentive Payment related to COVID-19 pandemic relief. PIN 23-04-CCLD states that pre-pandemic reporting requirements now apply due to the end of the COVID 19 State of Emergency.

A deficiency was observed as per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), and is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensees Niyungeko & Carolina Festo.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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