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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304312033
Report Date: 04/13/2023
Date Signed: 04/13/2023 11:26:26 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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:ALMAZAN, MARIAFACILITY NUMBER:
304312033
ADMINISTRATOR:ALMAZAN, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 690-6970
CITY:LA HABRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90631
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 3DATE:
04/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:07 AM
MET WITH:Maria Almazan, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) P Rivas met with licensee Maria Almazan. LPA advised reason for visit was to conduct an unannounced required inspection. Upon entrance LPA observed three children in care.
Licensee reports her new cell phone number is 714 390-4099. LPA advised to submit correction in writing. .Her correct email is [email protected] . Hours of operation are from 6:00am to 4:45pm.

During today's inspection LPA reviewed 3 files for the children present, and personnel for both Licensee and Assistant. LPA confirmed that there is one staff member present have a current CPR/First aid certification that expires on 07/23/2023. Licensee was reminded that she must be present at the facility at least 80% of time during operational hours.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The rooms utilized for the day care are the living room/dining room, first bedroom off of the kitchen and bathroom located in first bedroom. The outside play area. The first bedroom is converted into a day care room.



The children use the backyard of the home for outdoor play time. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The backyard was observed to be fenced with age appropriate toys and free of hazards. The Licensee was reminded that full supervision is required at all times to ensure children do not have access to the off-limit areas. The off-limit areas are kept closed during day care hours as stated by licensee.

There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/13/2023
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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ALMAZAN, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304312033
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. The facility has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working cellular service.
The licensee does have a current roster of children in care.
The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 07/31/2023. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Both licensee and Assistant had mandated reporter training that expires 07/23.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. States she does not have anyone on medication. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. 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

The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training.CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through [email protected] in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. “A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep” was discussed to the licensee.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ALMAZAN, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304312033
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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The following electronic links were also provided: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf AAP:https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative


Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
LPA 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. LPA also informed 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 they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA reviewed with licensees the following safe sleep best practices:
Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.

At approximately 9:00am Ms. Taya Veikoso left an off limit bedroom along with her daughter. LPA asked who she was and she stated she lives here, not permanently but has been staying here off and on for 5 years. States she is not here all week and she leaves during the day. Ms. Veikoso did admit that she has stayed
her 5 days or more, not consecutively. She is licensee's son's fiancee Licensee's son admitted that she did live here.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ALMAZAN, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304312033
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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In the areas that were evaluated, The following deficiency was observed under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
Civil Penalty issued.

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 [email protected]. 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.

LPA, Rivas informed licensee Almazan that this report dated 04/13/23 document 102370(d) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA, Rivas informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/13/2023 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A copy of ic 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report was provided.

An exit interview was conducted with licensee, Maria Almazan. Appeal Rights were explained. The licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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Created By: Pat Rivas On 04/13/2023 at 10:03 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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: ALMAZAN, MARIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304312033

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102370(d)
Criminal Record Clearance
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA's observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 files reviewed. LPA observed Taya Veikoso leave a bedroom when asked she stated she lived there then stated it was a temporary arrangement but did state has stayed over 5 days within the last 5 years of knowing the family. Licensee's son admitted that she does live here, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2023
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Licensee will call today to have Ms Veikoso fingerprinted and will not have her be here during day care hours. Proof that Ms. Veikoso obtained criminal record clearances to be sent to LPA by plan of correction date.
Section Cited
Criminal Record Clearance
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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:Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023


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