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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434408079
Report Date: 01/24/2023
Date Signed: 01/24/2023 12:26:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/24/2023 12:26 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	LARA, VENUS		FACILITY NUMBER:	434408079
ADMINISTRATOR:	LARA, VENUS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(650) 714-6173
CITY:	PALO ALTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94303
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	01/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Venus Lara		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

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On January 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Venus Lara for an Unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared husband, L. Peralta. There were no children during inspection. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the family room, away from other children in care.

There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today’s inspection.

The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, and telephone. There’s a fireplace in the family room that has a barricade/screen to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children.

On- Limit areas are the: Living and dining room, family room, bathroom next to living room, bedroom (2) in hallway, bathroom in hallway next to bedroom (2), Bedroom (3) and backyard

Off- Limit areas are the: Bedroom (1), bedroom (4), kitchen, and laundry room area

The kitchen and laundry area will be utilized as a walk through only to gain access to the bedroom (3) room pass the kitchen and laundry area.

See 809-C for continuance

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LARA, VENUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434408079
	VISIT DATE: 01/24/2023

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The OUTDOOR PLAY area is the fully fenced backyard and LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there's a play structure with a swing and slide that's anchored. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition.

At 11:45 AM LPA requested and reviewed the file of one (1) child in care. The file contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. . The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 12/16/22. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 02/2023. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review.

Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

See 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LARA, VENUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434408079
	VISIT DATE: 01/24/2023

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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-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.

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.

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.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Venus Lara.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika Woods
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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