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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500452
Report Date: 07/14/2022
Date Signed: 07/14/2022 03:09:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/14/2022 03:09 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:CANTU, CERITAFACILITY NUMBER:
394500452
ADMINISTRATOR:CANTU, CERITAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 910-0849
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95212
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: DATE:
07/14/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Cerita CantuTIME COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chayntel Hunter and Mariya Melnichuk met with Licensee, Cerita Cantu for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 12 children present at the time of inspection. The assistant, Jason Cantu (husband) was also present at the time of the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM. to 5:00 PM.

All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that 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 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas includes the upstairs, garage and laundry room. LPA’s observed staircase to be properly barricaded. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 3B40BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed play room area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Outdoor play space is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no longer weapons in the home.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Justin L Denton
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/14/2022
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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CANTU, CERITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 394500452
VISIT DATE: 07/14/2022
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Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 03/2023 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and also expires on 03/2023. Licensee provided copy of deed and liability insurance which is $300,000 for every occurrence.

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-and-resources/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.

LPA observed 15min infant napping log for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months.

This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Justin L Denton
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2022
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CANTU, CERITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 394500452
VISIT DATE: 07/14/2022
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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.

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. 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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Justin L Denton
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2022
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