197700105-2-14-2024-12-CC-IORA-D2FTUH-20240214140222

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700105
Report Date: 02/14/2024
Date Signed: 02/14/2024 02:02:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/14/2024 02:02 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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197700105
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARTINEZ, VIRGINIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(818) 939-1869
CITY:	PACOIMA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91331
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	02/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:55 AM
MET WITH:	Virginia Martinez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:59 PM

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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 02/14/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the home LPA observed seven children in care and two staff providing care and supervision. This is a one-story single-family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, four restrooms, family room, and an attach garage. Main care is provided in the family room referred to as the Child Care Play area. Licensee provides children with mats/cots and playpens for napping. The off-limits areas are the four bedrooms (key locked) three bedrooms are separated by a sliding door maintained closed during the hours of operation. One restroom in the master bedroom, the kitchen, attached garage (maintained key locked) and shed in the back yard (maintained key locked). There are no bodies of water on the premises, according to Licensee there are no weapons nor firearms in the home. Licensee provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and after snack and dinner as needed. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday varied up to 23 hours depending on family’s need and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Licensee removed medication on top of the microwave to an off limits area(key locked),a technical violation given. Knives, medication, cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept inaccessible to children.

There are educational age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises.

Licensee's probation status on required inspections until anticipated date of 06/22/2024.

The First Aid kit with a temperature thermometer was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green(reciept of purchase within one year observed). Smoke and carbon monoxide detector dual (tested at 12:15 p.m.) and found to be in operating condition according to the Fire Marshal standards. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six-month. Last drill was conducted on 2/14/2024 and recorded 12:45 p.m.

Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148).

The licensee maintains proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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Licensee provided a valid pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificate and does not expire until 10/14/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) is required to be renewed every two-years. Licensee provided Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training certificate dated 06/17/2022.

Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date.

The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children’s files, facility files and posting requirements and penalty.

The licensee is aware all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analysis of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week.

The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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The following was also discussed with the licensee:
The following items are zero tolerance:
*Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both.

*Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present. Certification must be renewed every two years.

*Licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

*In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate.

* A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility.

*Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be evaluated.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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*The fire extinguisher Type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.

*Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.

*Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B).

*Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department.

*Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home.

*Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department.

* Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, 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. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunization record.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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* Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department’s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.

*The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients.

* Isolation for Ill children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Child Care Home).

*Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised applicant to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information.

*Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care.

*No baby bouncers, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Infants under 2 years of age shall have the 15-minute checks logs completed during nap time. All infants under one year of age shall have the LIC9227 sleep plan completed by parent until infant master’s developmental stage of rolling over on their own. 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 licensees 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.

New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197700105
	VISIT DATE: 02/14/2024

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MyChildCarePlan.org- Family Child Care Homes 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.

Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, according to licensee there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Child Care Advocates:

To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-154.
The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000.

The facility was found to be in compliance per Title 22 regulations, no deficiencies will be cited today. Advisories were provided as a form of prevention. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit and Appeal rights were provided and discussed with licensee.

All licensing reports are recommended to keep for 3 years, and the Notice of Site visit is to be posted visible to parents for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2024

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