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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629594
Report Date: 03/17/2025
Date Signed: 03/17/2025 12:50:12 PM

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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:		LUISA VALDEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 601-1837
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92154
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/17/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:25 AM
MET WITH:Licensee - Luisa ValdezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On 03/17/2025 at 09:25 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Julieta Abrego conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee Luisa Valdez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were five children present in the facility and one staff when the LPA arrived. During the inspection a sixth child arrived. The facility is within ratio. The licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The off-limits areas are inaccessible using door locks and safety gates.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the backyard for outdoor activities and is properly fenced. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. The licensee stated she does not have firearm or weapons in the home. Licensee Luisa Valdez 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 01/2025. The licensee stated she completed her First Aid and CPR training but could not provide the LPA with proof. Licensee will email LPA a copy of the completed training. The licensee has required immunization's. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 02/11/2025. The facility roster is maintained and reviewed. LPA reviewed children’s files and reminded the licensee prior to admission all children must have a completed file and immunization's record. The licensee was reminded she must conduct and document a fire and disaster drill every six months and will email the LPA proof of the drill once conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Julieta Abrego On 03/17/2025 at 11:39 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: VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629594

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one record which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2025
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The licenseee will provide the LPA proof of the conducted fire and disaster drill to LPA via email by 04/17/2025.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of four persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2025
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The licensee will provide the LPA proof of the documented sleep log for the four infants in care via email. The licensee shall provide the LPA with a written statement that she understands the importance of documenting the 15 minute checks for every child in care under 24 months of age by 04/17/2025.
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:Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025


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Created By: Julieta Abrego On 03/17/2025 at 11:39 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: VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629594

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2025
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The licensee will provide the LPA with proof of the completed First Aid and CPR training by 04/17/2025.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2025
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The licensee will provide proof of the child's immunization prior to the return of the child to daycare via email.
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:Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025


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Created By: Julieta Abrego On 03/17/2025 at 11:39 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: VALDEZ, LUISA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376629594

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2025
Plan of Correction
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The licensee will provide proof of the emergency information card for the child and complete child's file via email and prior to the child returning to daycare.
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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:Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025


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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: 03/17/2025
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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 the safe sleep regulations with licensee Luisa Valdez 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 Luisa Valdez 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. 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. The licensee was reminded she must physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping.
LPA discussed the following: Reporting suspected child abuse & neglect, maintaining children’s records according to regulation, and post required forms. The licensee was reminded corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. During the exit interview, the licensee Luisa Valdez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Licensee Luisa Valdez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2025
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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: 03/17/2025
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An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Luisa Valdez. The licensing report will be e-mailed to the licensee and the licensee was advised that acknowledgment of receipt of the report and appeal rights are to be received within twenty-four hours. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Five type B citations were cited. See 809-D for deficiencies cited.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2025
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