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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416430
Report Date: 04/24/2023
Date Signed: 04/24/2023 01:27:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:FERNANDEZ, ARMINDAFACILITY NUMBER:
434416430
ADMINISTRATOR:FERNANDEZ, ARMINDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 767-0431
CITY:GILROYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95020
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Arminda FernandezTIME COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Arminda Fernandez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult son and five day care children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and her adult son. The facility is a duplex in which licensee's adult sister Maria Fernandez lives in with her adult daughter and 16 year old son.

A review of staff records on 03/29/2023 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 Arminda Fernandez 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.


LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA did not observe stairs or fireplace in the home. LPA 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. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: three bedrooms and laundry room. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 10/13/2023 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 10/13/2021.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2023
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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023
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LPA observed child 6 and 9 are missing from roster of the children. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log was last completed on 03/05/2023. LPA reviewed eight children's files. Child 6 does not have a file. Child 9 immunization records need to be updated. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPA observed LIC282 in children's files. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has 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 14 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Arminda Fernandez 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 Arminda Fernandez 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 discussed Zero Tolerance related regulations with licensee Arminda Fernandez and was advised of the assessment of $500 immediate civil penalty and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023
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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Arminda Fernandez.

The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2023
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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/24/2023 at 12:48 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: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6 does not have a file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2023
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Licensee will submit a file for child 6 including immunization records to CCLD by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 9 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2023
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Licensee will submit updated immunization records for child 9 to CCLD by POC date.
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:Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/24/2023 at 12:48 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: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6 does not have a file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a file for child 6 to CCLD by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(8)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed child 6 and 9 are missing from roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee updated roster during visit.
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:Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/24/2023 at 12:48 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: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102419(d)(1)
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights
(d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or
authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form
must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been
notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC
995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6 does not have a file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a file for child 6 to CCLD by POC date.

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:Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 04/24/2023 at 12:48 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: FERNANDEZ, ARMINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416430

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(m)(3)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6 does not have a file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit a file for child 6 to CCLD by POC date.
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:Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/24/2023


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