503912115-10-3-2023-04-CC-JYAZ-CW9R2A-20231003123801

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503912115
Report Date: 10/03/2023
Date Signed: 10/03/2023 12:38:13 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2023 12:38 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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	MENDEZ, IRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	503912115
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Iris Mendez		TIME COMPLETED:	12:40 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	On 10/03/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez met with Applicant, Iris Mendez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and three minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531/Roster Report were signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: · On this date, 07/25/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. · This is a single story four bedroom, two bathroom home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers and/or safety gate. There is no fireplace in the home. · Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Pediatric Plus Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on October 22, 2024. · Preventative Health and Safety Course with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on November 30, 2022. (CONTINUED ON 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ, IRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503912115
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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· Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on November 7, 2022.
· SB 792 immunizations verified and on file.
· Applicant provided proof of control of property.
· In the living room, LPA observed comfortable furnishings, a flat screen television mounted on the wall, wooden cubbies for storage, children size furniture, and safe games, toys, and books for the children. Children will nap on mats, infants will nap on play yards in the living room. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times.
· Fenced backyard has cement and sodded area for the children. There is a patio porch for shade. LPA observed a Step 2 playhouse, a water table, a sand box, a small wooden bench, two Little Tikes play cars, and other safe toys. LPA also observed a large trampoline with a netted enclosure.
· Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
· Knives are stored in a bottom kitchen cabinet made inaccessible via safety latch. Medications are stored in a top kitchen cabinet. Cleaning compounds are stored in the off-limits garage.
· There are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
· There are 8 chickens and 7 quails that are kept in off-limit areas in the backyard. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
· Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises.
· Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
· Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
· Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a).
· Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free.
(CONTINUED ON 809-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ, IRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503912115
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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· Applicant states she will not be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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 provided applicant with Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout.

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) or (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

Applicant 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: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MENDEZ, IRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503912115
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Applicant was advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 4:00 pm and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities,
providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly
Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 10/04/2023. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeovanna Yanez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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