198010502-4-13-2023-33-CC-RLOZ-CQUU4H-20230413151511

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010502
Report Date: 04/13/2023
Date Signed: 04/13/2023 03:15:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/13/2023 03:15 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010502
ADMINISTRATOR:	RUIZ, CARMEN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(626) 522-0000
CITY:	S. EL MONTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91733
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	04/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Carmen Ruiz		TIME COMPLETED:	03:25 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	------------------------------------VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH------------------------------------------- At 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. An attempted visit was conducted on 1/18/2023. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Carmen Ruiz, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 7 children currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There was 1 child present upon arrival. The licensee states that 3 adults live in the home. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and backyard fenced. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 3 bedrooms (1 used as walkway to a bathroom), kitchen, garage and front yard. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA observed all off limits area to be locked. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone. There is ventilation and heating. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. ----------------------------------------------PAGE - 01 of 04-------------------------------------------------------------

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010502
	VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

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Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a the off limits garage. The bathrooms that children use were observed to be safe and sanitary.

LPA Lopez did observed a fireplace in the living room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 1/4/2023, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 12/2022.

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the entry way.

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children.

Licensee states that they are not currently caring for infants. 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 did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010502
	VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

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Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard.

Per Licensee there a no pets in the home.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 2:00 pm children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.

The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 12/8/2023. There are first aid supplies available.

LPA observed that the Licensee does not have proof of immunization record.

The Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file.

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010502
	VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

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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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 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.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Carmen Ruiz. ----- Page 04-04----

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
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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