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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610537
Report Date: 06/21/2024
Date Signed: 06/21/2024 04:00:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/21/2024 04:00 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136610537
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TAMMY TAPIZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 562-1343
CITY:WESTMORLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92281
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 3DATE:
06/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:35 PM
MET WITH:Tammy TapizTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On June 21, 2024, 1:35 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 3-year Inspection and met with Licensee, Tammy Tapiz.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.  Three (3) daycare children and no staff members were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #4 and bathroom #3 (daycare area). Off limits areas are bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathrooms #1, #2, and are inaccessible through use of safety gates. The laundry room was not made inaccessible and LPA observed detergents and paint buckets and were made accessible to children. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday from 6:00am-5:00pm.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.  Not all hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. LPA observed knives in the kitchen drawer with a non-functioning drawer latch. LPA observed detergents and paint in the laundry room. LPA observed cleaning compounds in the bathroom #3, (daycare bathroom). The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/21/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Gloria Gonzalez On 06/21/2024 at 03:15 PM
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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610537

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having knives accessible to children in the kitchen drawer and detergents and paint in the laundry room, and detergents and cleaning supplies in the daycare bathroom #3, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/01/2024
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Licnesee removed the knives from the kitchen drawer and moved them to an inaccesable area. Licensee removed the detergents and the cleaning compounds from the bathroom #3 and put them in the laundry room. Licensee locked the laundry room at the time of this inspection. Licensee states she will watch the video on Locks and Inaccessibility Requriements and submit a written statement on her understanding of this requriement.
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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:Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2024


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Created By: Gloria Gonzalez On 06/21/2024 at 03:15 PM
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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610537

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a current FIrst Aid & CPR which expired on 5/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/28/2024
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Licensee provided documentation that states a class pending for 6/22/24 for First Aid & CPR, and will submit a copy of the current certificate by 6/28/24.
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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:Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2024


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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610537
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2024
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Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expired on 5/2024.  Licensee has required immunizations.  Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 6/13/24.  Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.  The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 4/22/24.

Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.  Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee shall physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.  An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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 provided and discussed the following:  Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms.  Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.  Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided:www.meganslaw.ca.gov.  During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610537
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2024
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Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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/.

LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change.

Licensee 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&Rs) throughout California.

1 Type A deficiency is being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D.

1 Type B deficiency is being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D.

LPA, Gloria Gonzalez informed Licensee, Tammy Tapiz that this report dated 6/21/24 document 1 Type A citation. The Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA, Gloria Gonzalez informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/21/24 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: TAPIZ, TAMMY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136610537
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2024
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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.
 
A copy of the report, appeal rights (LIC 9058), and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to Licensee and advised must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tammy Tapiz.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2024
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