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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629594
Report Date: 07/31/2024
Date Signed: 07/31/2024 02:39:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/31/2024 02:39 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376629594
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:LIcensee, Luisa ValdezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On 07/31/2024 at 1:00 P.M. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shannan Williams conducted an announced Change of Capacity inspection with applicant, Luisa Valdez. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This one story, four bedroom, one bath home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m Monday through Sunday.

On 06/26/24 a fire clearance was granted for fourteen (14) children. Applicant will utilize the following areas for child care: living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen. Off Limit areas include: bedrooms (all) and garage. Off limit areas are inaccessible to children by use of safety gates, safety latches or doorknob covers. Applicant will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Applicant stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection.

The fire extinguisher is rated 2A:10B:C and is located in the kitchen, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care and poisons are to be locked away. The fireplace located in the living room is securely screened. There is no fireplace on the premises. Children’s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has a working cell phone. Applicant stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home.

Applicant maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by landlord and approves licensee to care for eight (14) children. Applicant’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires on 1/4/25. Applicant completed 8 hours of preventative health which included nutrition and lead training on 1/2023. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 1/2025. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and met regulations. Required documents are posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shannan Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/31/2024
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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629594
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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Applicant and adult residents in the home have criminal record clearances and/or exemptions on file.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 advised applicant that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes.
Applicant does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to clients at this time. IMS policy was discussed. 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 discussed California Megan's Law and provided licensee the following website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on the following: PIN20-24-CCP Safe Sleep Regulations, lead exposure, SIDS, shaken baby, child abuse reporting, community resources, children’s records, facility records, required postings, immunizations, unusual incident report, facility roster, car seat law, visual for ratio/capacity, fire/disaster drill log. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. LPA discussed Guardian with applicant: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian, along with providing PIN 21-02-CCLD Updates to the Implementation of Guardian.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 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.

LPA reviewed with applicant 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shannan Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629594
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024
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The maximum capacity for a Large Family Child Care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there is no qualified assistant, 14 years of age or present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care.

There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection.


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. San Diego Regional Office Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248.

Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.


A Large Family Child Care Home license may be issued upon final file review. LPA Williams explained inspection report to applicant, applicant stated she understood. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Luisa Valdez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shannan Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024
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