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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629577
Report Date: 03/23/2023
Date Signed: 03/23/2023 10:31:35 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/23/2023 10:31 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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	FIGUEROA, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376629577
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Alma "Virginia" Figueroa, Applicant		TIME COMPLETED:	10:50 AM

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On 03/23/2023 at 9:00 am., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Hood conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Alma (Virginia) Figueroa. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home complies with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was toured and inspected to ensure the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children.

The applicant provided proof of control of the property for review by the Department. The applicant will use the following areas for childcare: living room, daycare room, hallway bathroom and backyard. Off-limits areas include the side backyard, garage, kitchen, bedroom bathroom and bedrooms. They are made inaccessible to daycare children through the use of doorknob covers, and door latches. The living room fireplace is barricaded. The two (2) wall heaters will not be used. The home has central air and heat. The applicant will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities. There are no bodies of water observed during the time of the inspection. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms. The fire extinguisher is rated 2A 40B: C, and smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. The home has a fire system through the house that connects directly to the local fire department. All poisons, cleaners, and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through safety gates, latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces.

Children’s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 02/2025. The applicant completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 01/10/2023. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and are in compliance with the applicant.

Per the applicant operating hours will be Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. LPA advised the applicant no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing. The applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family child care home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2023

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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: FIGUEROA, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629577
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2023

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The applicant and the applicant’s husband have been cleared for criminal record and child abuse index clearances. The applicant has reminded 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 the initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/ person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any minor upon his/her 18^th birthday must be fingerprinted within 30 days.

The applicant does not plan on providing IMS to clients at this time; however, the applicant will notify the LPA if she plans too. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding 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 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.

LPA reviewed with the applicant LIC 311D, forms/records to keep in your Family Child Care home, children forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. The applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during daycare operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the daycare.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2023

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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
MISSION VALLEY, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: FIGUEROA, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629577
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2023

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LPA and applicant discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA and the applicant discussed Safe Sleep. LPA provided the applicant with Safe sleep documents. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the applicant 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. The applicant understands they must physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] will be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The applicant understands infants up to 12 months of age must be placed on their backs for sleeping.

The maximum capacity for a small family child care home: 4 infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or 6 children with no more than 3 infants; or (with landlord consent) 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov.

A Small Family Child Care Home License for 8 may be issued upon a final file review. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the applicant Alma "Virginia" Figueroa.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2023

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