543907525-11-17-2023-57-CC-ROCA-CXNS2W-20231117123013

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543907525
Report Date: 11/17/2023
Date Signed: 11/17/2023 12:30:22 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	HIGAREDA, ALMA & FLORES, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543907525
ADMINISTRATOR:	HIGAREDA,ALMA/FLORES,JESSI		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 542-5701
CITY:	PORTERVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93257
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	11/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Alma Higareda		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

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On 11/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ruby Ocegueda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensees Alma Higareda and Jessica Flores. Days and hours of operation are from Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, one hall bathroom and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by door knob spinners.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication are made inaccessible. Today, LPA observed that there were multiple wall outlet covers missing in the kitchen and the living room. Licensee replaced them. LPA observed two infant car seats in the living room. Licensee removed them. LPA observed that walls in the kitchen and hallway were stained and had splatter stains. The stove and kitchen and counters were unclean. Licensee cleaned surface of the stove and counters today.

There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 791-5674.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Report continued to 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Ruby Ocegueda On 11/17/2023 at 11:40 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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: HIGAREDA, ALMA & FLORES, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543907525
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

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
1 2 3 4	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon file review, it was confirmed that child #6 was missing Identification and Emergency Information Form and did not have Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) form. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/01/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated she would have the parent complete the required forms and all other licensing forms and documentation that were required by the Department. Proof of Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700) and LIC 627 for child #6 will be submitted to the Department by POC date: 12/1/2023.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

Infant Safe Sleep

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #6 did not have a nap log documenting every 15 minutes. This which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/01/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that she would start to document nap log for infant #6 immediately and submit proof of infant nap log to the Department by POC date 12/1/2023.

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:

Susie Fanning

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Ruby Ocegueda

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: HIGAREDA, ALMA & FLORES, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543907525
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102423(a)(2)

Personal Rights

(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Ocegueda observed that the kitchen walls had multiple smudge stains, splatter stains and looked generally unclean. Other surfaces in the kitchen also appeared unclean (stove, and counters) with excess smudges and old food particles. There were multiple wall outlets that did not have safety covers in the kitchen and living room. There were two car seats in the living room today which were accessible to infants and children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/01/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee removed the carseats from the living room and placed in off limit rooms. Licensee placed plastic covers on the all the wall outlets. Licensee cleaned the surfaces of her kitchen stove and counters. Licensee stated she would be cleaning the walls in her kitchen and hallway and would be painting the wall in her kitchen to ensure that it was clean. Licensee was reminded that her home should be clean, orderly and have healthful and safe conditions for the children in care. Proof of clean or painted walls will be submitted to the Department by POC date 12/1/2023.

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:

Susie Fanning

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Ruby Ocegueda

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: HIGAREDA, ALMA & FLORES, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543907525
	VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

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LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files today. Child #6 was missing his/her file with all required licensing forms and required documents. Child #6 did not have infant sleep log. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 06/29/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 12/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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.

LPA discussed 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.

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/.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: HIGAREDA, ALMA & FLORES, JESSICA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543907525
	VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensees Alma Higareda and Jessica Flores. During the exit interview, the licensees confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).Licensee was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ruby Ocegueda
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023

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