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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 444407896
Report Date: 08/04/2023
Date Signed: 08/04/2023 11:31:33 AM

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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:ESCOBAR, LUZ MARIAFACILITY NUMBER:
444407896
ADMINISTRATOR:ESCOBAR, LUZ MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 722-9033
CITY:WATSONVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95076
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 12DATE:
08/04/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Luz Maria EscobarTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Luz Maria Escobar for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's husband, her three adult daughters, 13 year old daughter and 12 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, her husband, three adult daughters, adult son and 13 year old daughter.

A review of staff records on 07/17/2023 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 Luz Maria Escobar 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 observed a barricaded 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 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, kitchen and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left and right side of home that is fenced off to children and storage located on the left side of the home. Licensee states
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Segura
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2023
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: ESCOBAR, LUZ MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444407896
VISIT DATE: 08/04/2023
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she has two dogs that stay on the left side of the home and are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee, her husband and daughter Gabriela Fernandez who is her assistant have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 02/23/2024 and all have completed Mandated Reporter training.

LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 07/11/2023. LPA reviewed ten children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPA observed day care is insured with Markel. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee, her husband and daughter 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 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 Luz Maria Escobar 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 Luz Maria Escobar 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 Luz Maria Escobar 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: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2023
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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: ESCOBAR, LUZ MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 444407896
VISIT DATE: 08/04/2023
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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 Luz Maria Escobar. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No deficiency was cited.

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: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2023
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