434413088-4-30-2024-07-CC-SCHN-D4TV99-20240430161357

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413088
Report Date: 04/30/2024
Date Signed: 04/30/2024 04:14:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/30/2024 04:14 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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	CHAIREZ-RAMIREZ, MICHELE		FACILITY NUMBER:	434413088
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CHAIREZ-RAMIREZ, MICHELE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(408) 234-9202
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95127
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	04/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Michele Chairez-Ramirez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Page 1. On 4/30/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sheena Chin met with Licensee, Michele Chairez-Ramirez, for an unannounced annual inspection and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present during today’s inspection were the licensee, 1 helper and 9 children in the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are the licensee, her husband and her two daughters. The licensee stated that she owned the home. Observation LPA observed that required postings were posted. LPA, along with the licensee, toured the inside and outside of the home. The facility has a full charged fire extinguisher, 3A40BC. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly. The off-limit areas inside in the home are the loft on the second floor, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, living room, kitchen, and garage. All disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed that there are toys for children. A hot tub was observed in the backyard. The licensee stated that the hot tub has been in the backyard since she bought this house in 2000. LPA did not observe that the hot tub was marked in the facility sketch. LPA had the licensee update the facility sketch. The hot tub had a cover with a lock. The licensee stated that the hot tub was for personal use only. LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool. continue to page 2.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2024

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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CHAIREZ-RAMIREZ, MICHELE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413088
	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2024

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Records review
The Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications expiring 2/28/26. The Licensee has the child abuse training certificate, expiring 2/10/25. LPA reviewed the fire and disaster drills log which is to be done at least once every six months. The last drills were conducted on 3/1/24.
LPA reviewed children files. Immunization records are maintained. LPA observed Notification of Parents’ Rights and consent for emergency medical treaement were in each child’s file. 15 min. sleeping check logs for infants under 2 years old was not maintained in C1 files.

During today’s inspection, all adults present or residing in the home have criminal record clearances required by the Department. 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.

Discussion

Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, who 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. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2024

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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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CHAIREZ-RAMIREZ, MICHELE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413088
	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2024

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Disscussion
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/.

The 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.

Deficiency
A regulatory violation was observed during the inspection and a citation was issued.

Further questions
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
During the exit interview, the Licensee, Michele Chairez-Ramirez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the citation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed and discussed with Licensee Michele Chairez-Ramirez.
Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 04/30/2024 04:14 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Sheena Chin On 04/30/2024 at 03:04 PM

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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: CHAIREZ-RAMIREZ, MICHELE	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413088
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 15 min. sleeping check logs for infants under 2 years old was not maintained in C1 files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/07/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee will send LPA the copy of the sleeping chart for C1 for 3 days.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Gladys Kuizon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Sheena Chin

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2024

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