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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629540
Report Date: 08/19/2024
Date Signed: 08/19/2024 11:12:20 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/19/2024 11:12 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:HUERTA, CYNTHIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376629540
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Cynthia HuertaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
09:30 AM
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On August 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced capacity increase and met with the Licensee Cynthia Huerta. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. The licensee, her background cleared spouse, her backyground cleared adult children and four (4) children were present in the facility during this inspection.

On 07/02/2024, Licensee submitted an application (LIC 279) requesting a capacity increase. The licensee has provided written substantiation that they have at least one year of experience as a regulated small family childcare home operator. The Fire Safety Inspection Request (STD 850) was approved by the local fire marshal on 08/15/2024 for fourteen (14) children. The Licensee provided proof of control of property. Landlord Consent is on file. The facility’s schedule is weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This two (2) story, four (4) bedroom, four (4) bathroom house was toured and inspected. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, downstairs bathroom, dining room/family room, kitchen. The off-limit areas include garage, office located inside the garage, bedroom 4 located on the first floor, and the entire second floor which includes: bedroom 1, 2, 3, and two bathrooms. Off limit areas are inaccessible to children by use of safety gates, safety latches or doorknob covers. Licensee accompanied LPA on a tour of the home, as shown on the updated facility sketch.

The facility has a working 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide, and the first aid kit in place. The last safety drill was on 08/06/2024. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the premises, and none were observed during this inspection. Two (2) dogs live on the premises but are kept away from children in an off-limit area. Licensee states no firearms/ammunition are housed in the facility. Background criminal record clearances were verified and discussed. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 11/9/2024. Helper’s pediatric First Aide and CPR certifications expire in May 2026.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
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: HUERTA, CYNTHIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629540
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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The Licensee was provided with the Ratio/Capacity Worksheet for a large family childcare home. The Licensee recognizes that the total amount of children simultaneously in the home also includes children who reside in the home. The Licensee acknowledged that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the Licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home.

Licensees of family day care homes shall ensure that at least one staff member shall always be onsite when children are present at the facility and shall be present with the children when children are offsite from the facility for facility activities. The Licensee shall ensure at least one staff member has a current course completion card in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Prior to employment or initial presence in the childcare home, all employees subject to a criminal record review shall: obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. The Licensee shall not employ a staff member if they have not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. The employee may submit a yearly written declaration attesting that they have declined the influenza vaccination. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine. Documentation of immunizations is to be maintained in the staff’s facility personnel record. The Licensee shall provide each employee with a copy of the Notice of Employee Rights (LIC 9052) form. Each employee shall be requested to sign and date the notice form acknowledging receipt. A copy of the signed notice form shall be retained in the employee's personnel record. If the employee refuses to sign the notice form, a dated notation to that effect shall be retained in the employee's personnel record.

The Licensee is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. 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. Information about the San Diego Licensing Duty Line
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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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: HUERTA, CYNTHIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629540
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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was provided. The telephone number to the Licensing Duty Line is (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate (SCCCA) information was provided. Advocate information was provided: (916) 654-1541 and childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
A license for the capacity increase may be granted upon further file review.

A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cynthia Huerta.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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