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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434416779
Report Date: 08/09/2023
Date Signed: 08/09/2023 12:04:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/09/2023 12:04 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:ZUNIGA, ALMAFACILITY NUMBER:
434416779
ADMINISTRATOR:ALMA ZUNIGAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 343-8851
CITY:CUPERTINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95014
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 9DATE:
08/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Alma ZunigaTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Marilou Monico and Jessica Bongardt, conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPAs met with Licensee, Alma Zuniga, and explained to her the nature of today's visit. Also present in the home were licensee's two adult assistants and 10 daycare children including five (5) infants and five (5) preschool age. All required posting materials were posted. The daycare is open Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. The daycare is a one storey home with three (3) bedrooms and two (2) baths. Per Licensee, the adults that reside in the home are herself and her husband. LPA discussed and provided licensee the ratio and capacity chart.

LPAs obtained a copy of current children's roster during the inspection. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on April 14, 2023. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home.

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 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

Licensee, Alma Zuniga, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/09/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: ZUNIGA, ALMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416779
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023
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Off limit areas inside the home are: kitchen, office, one bedroom, one bathroom, furnace closet, and garage. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. The home has a working telephone which is (626) 343-8851. Off limit areas outdoor: both side yards and fenced/barricaded area of the backyard. No bodies of water were observed.

LPAs reviewed 10 children’s files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227), and Immunization Records. Licensee carries daycare insurance.

LPAs reviewed two assistant's files and licensee's file. Licensee and her assistants have immunizations in measles, pertussis, and flu. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on January 9, 2025. LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Licensee and her assistants have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.

LPAs provided and 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. LPAs also reminded 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 she registers all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on her purchased equipment.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023
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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: ZUNIGA, ALMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434416779
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023
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Licensee, Alma Zuniga, 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&R's) throughout California.

As a result of today's inspection, deficiency was cited on the following page.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Alma Zuniga, Licensee.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Alma Zuniga, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/09/2023
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Created By: Marilou Monico On 08/09/2023 at 11:08 AM
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: ZUNIGA, ALMA

FACILITY NUMBER: 434416779

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/09/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(d)(1)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPAs observation and licensee's statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 10 children including five (5) infants and five (5) preschool age. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/10/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states that she will remove one or adjust the schedule and will be submitting written Plan of Correction by 08/10/23.
Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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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:Joel Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Marilou Monico
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/09/2023


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