384002048-7-9-2024-05-CC-JTSE-D6ZQB6-20240709120100

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 384002048
Report Date: 07/09/2024
Date Signed: 07/09/2024 12:01:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/09/2024 12:01 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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	GATUS, VENETIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	384002048
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GATUS, VENETIA H.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(415) 702-9661
CITY:	SAN FRANCISCO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94127
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	07/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Venetia H. Gatus		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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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 7/9/2024, at approximately 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Venetia H. Gatus, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was Licensee, three helpers, five infants, and three preschool age children. The facility’s hours of operation are from 7:30AM to 6:00PM. Daycare Areas: Entry Area, Play Area, Nap Room, Bathroom, and Backyard. Off-limits Areas: Kitchenette (used as passthrough into Nap Area and Bathroom), and entire Upper Level. LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There are two carbon monoxide detectors present. There is no fireplace in the daycare areas. Stairs are inaccessible to children. Electrical outlets are covered or obstructed by furniture when not in use to be inaccessible to children in care. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. Off-limits areas are kept inaccessible with locks that are out of reach or childproof gates. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play materials to be present in the Play Area and the Entry Area. Furniture was observed to be age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. The facility provides mats and cribs for children to nap on. Per Licensee, the facility provides sheets, while children may bring blankets from home. Bedding is cleaned once a week. LPA observed there to be at least one crib available for each infant who is not able to climb out on their own. Licensee stated that the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snacks for children in care. Infants are dropped off with food and milk from home as needed. Water bottles are provided from home and are refilled at the facility when needed. Continued on Page Two

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: GATUS, VENETIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 384002048
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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LPA observed the Backyard to be free of debris and other loose articles. The Backyard is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. The fence is in good repair. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment are available for children to use. There are no pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility.

LPA reviewed four staff files, eight children’s files, and facility records. Licensee’s First Aid/CPR expires 6/2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires 6/2025. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training and immunizations available for review.

LPA observed all children’s files to be complete. Based on record review of each child’s file, LPA confirmed that there were five infants, and three preschool age children present during today’s visit. Per Licensee, a child who usually attends part-time needed care in the morning and Licensee agreed to provide care for the child. LPA discussed staffing and ratio requirements with Licensee, in addition to the ages of infants and preschool age children. LPA informed Licensee that a Type A citation would be cited today. Licensee stated that they understood. A plan of correction was discussed with Licensee.

LPA observed all required postings to be posted and accessible for review immediately upon entry to the facility. Per Licensee, the facility last conducted an emergency drill in February 2024, but did not log it. LPA advised that all emergency drills shall be logged and available for review. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Licensee during the visit. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance provided today.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Licensee 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: GATUS, VENETIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 384002048
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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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-andresources/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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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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 BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: GATUS, VENETIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 384002048
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

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LPA Tse informed licensee Venetia Gatus that this report dated 7/9/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Tse informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/9/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

See LIC809-D for Type A citation issued today regarding capacity requirements. See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding emergency drills and infant sleeping logs. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance provided today regarding infant safe sleep. Appeal rights were provided and explained to Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Venetia Gatus.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ali Zebila
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jonathan Tse
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/09/2024 12:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Jonathan Tse On 07/09/2024 at 11:29 AM

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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
, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: GATUS, VENETIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 384002048
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

102416.5(d)(1)

Staffing Ratio and Capacity

(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having five infants and three preschool age children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/10/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee shall create a schedule of children's attendance to ensure that the facility remains in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements. Licensee was informed that a follow-up visit shall be conducted to confirm compliance.

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:

Ali Zebila

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Jonathan Tse

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024

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