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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434411122
Report Date: 01/14/2025
Date Signed: 01/14/2025 02:09:03 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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:CORTES, AMALFIFACILITY NUMBER:
434411122
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 3DATE:
01/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Amalfi CortesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio Gutierrez met with licensee Amalfi Cortes for an annual/random and increase of capacity visit. A fire clearance was approved on 12/05/2024. LPAs explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Yessica Yescas and three day care children including two infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and adult son.

A review of staff records on 01/13/2025 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Amalfi Cortes 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.


LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPAs observed barricaded stairs and fireplace in the home. LPAs observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, one bath and downstairs attached garage. Licensee is requesting to use second living room which was previously off limits due to not being permitted. It was approved for use during the fire inspection. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children. LPAs observed one dog in the home and licensee states dog is vaccinated. LPAs observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 5/4/2026 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 11/6/2023. Licensee's assistant has current certificates on file as well.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/14/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CORTES, AMALFI
FACILITY NUMBER: 434411122
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025
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LPAs observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 01/06/2025. LPAs reviewed seven children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPAs observed safe sleep logs for all infants in care. LPAs observed day care is insured with Acord and expires on 04/11/2025. LPAs discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and her assistant have immunization records on file.

Supervision of children was discussed with licensee, and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than eight children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Amalfi Cortes 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. LPAs also informed licensee Amalfi Cortes 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/.

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/process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025
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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: CORTES, AMALFI
FACILITY NUMBER: 434411122
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2025
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Licensee Amalfi Cortes 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 .

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Amalfi Cortes. Licensee was informed a large Family Child Care Home license is pending manager's approval.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE AMALFI CORTES, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No deficiency was cited.

A notice of site visit was given to Amalfi Cortes and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2025
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