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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417259
Report Date: 10/18/2024
Date Signed: 10/18/2024 04:59:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/18/2024 04:59 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:RUANO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197417259
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RUANO, ALMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 768-3897
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90247
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
10/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:00 PM
MET WITH:Alma RuanoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On October 18, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley and conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and was met by licensee, Alma Ruano. Days and hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday 6:30am to 9pm. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 9 children on the premises napping. The licensee's assistant is qualified and was present. Current facility sketch confirmed that the living room, and attached activity room are used for the day care room. The children use the main bathroom next to the kitchen. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. The home has adequate heating and ventilation (central heat and air conditioning) for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. Several age appropriate toys and and play equipment were observed. LPA observed first aid kit. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. LPA observed a children's roster and fire drill log.

LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Cribs and play yards will be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants up to 2 years old every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA observed two infants on the premises.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/18/2024
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RUANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197417259
VISIT DATE: 10/18/2024
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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Licensee states she is transporting school aged children and has permission.

LPA inspected the backyard which is used for outdoor play.The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There are three play areas. Two covered and one grassy area uncovered. There is also a play room used for activities. The dog is inaccessible to children. LPA observed several age appropriate toys. There are no bodies of water and no firearms.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires March 2026. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on May 2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA observed required posted documents on the parent board.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA discussed with the licensee the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Exit interview conducted. Report was read and signed. 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: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2024
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