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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019888
Report Date: 08/15/2024
Date Signed: 08/15/2024 01:45:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2024 01:45 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198019888
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LUZ & RICHARD VASQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 263-4280
CITY:BELL GARDENSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90201
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 8DATE:
08/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Luzdivina VasquezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 8/15/24 10:50 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anthony Padilla conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the family child care home listed above. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee, LuzDivina Vasquez. Also present was licensee's spouse and co-licensee Richard Vasquez and adult daughter. The individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. LPA confirmed with the licensee that all adults working in the home have criminal record. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm LPA observed 8 children in care at the time of the inspection.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms kitchen dining room, a family room, front and backyard (fenced). Licensee called the department on 8/12/24 to inform that the facility has had construction completed and wanting licensing department approval to use. Construction of a full enclosed sun room was observed to have child size toys, tables, chairs, book shelf. The sun room is fully enclosed and has adequate ventilation for heating and air. LPA observed a wall A/C unit in the sun room to help control temperature and climate of the room. Licensee stated she would like to use the sun room for play activities, meals, and nap time. LPA received a new updated copy of facility sketch which includes new sun room. All areas in the facility used for children in care was inspected 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. LPA observed a fire place in the main play area. The fireplace has a mounted gate creating a barrier and making inaccessible to children in care.


Areas off limits include: All three bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and kitchen.
Areas used by children include: 1 bathroom, dining room, living room, and backyard, sun room.
LPA observed outdoor play area in the back yard to be fenced, cemented with cushioned materials in play areas. Per licensee there is no swimming pool, spa or other bodies of water observed on the premises. LPA did not see any bodies of water during time of inspection. PAGE 1
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anthony Padilla
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/15/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019888
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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There are age appropriate toys and napping equipment in the facility.
During the inspection, LPA observed, the home neat and orderly. The cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom were observed to have working safety locks. Per licensee there are no poisons in the home.
There is proper ventilation through the home provided by central air. Home has central heating. The kitchen was made inaccessible to children in care by a safety gate. No hazards or concerns were observed in the kitchen. Knives, sharp objects are kept in a box on top of refrigerator detergents, and cleaning compounds are stored in locked cabinets in the kitchen. Licensee stated she provides food for children for children in care. LPA advise licensee if parents bring food from outside it must be labeled and stored properly. LPA inspected the bathroom used by the children, no hazards or items caused for concern were observed during inspection.

Licensee informed LPA that there are 2 small pet dogs at facility. LPA observed pets to be stored in a off limits bedroom inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee that if children interact with pets that extra care and supervision should be provided. Licensee stated that there are no weapons or fire arms in the facility. LPA did not observe any of these items during time of inspection. Licensee stated that isolation area for children whom be come ill and waiting for pick up will be on the adult size couch located in the main play room separate from other children in care.

Facility has the appropriate forms posted on a board by the drop off area visible to parents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors in the home were tested and operable. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the sun room with a service tag of 7/25/24. LPA reviewed licensee's disaster drill log notes last drill conducted on August 9, 2024. Facility has a working telephone via landline and cell phone. The outdoor play area was inspected for safety, comfort and cleanliness. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment available to children in care.


4 Children’s files were reviewed for required licensing documentation and found to be complete. Licensee's
Staff and personnel files were reviewed for required licensing documentation and found to be complete. Licensee mandated reporter training certificate expires on 7/26/26 and EMSA pediatric first aid and cpr expires on. 5/11/25
LPA informed licensee that No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs and any other item that falls into that category at the facility. LPA did not observe any of these items during time of inspection.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anthony Padilla
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019888
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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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.

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.

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-andresources/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.

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/.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE LUZDIVINA VASQUEZ, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anthony Padilla
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019888
VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024
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At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Luzdivina Vasquez.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anthony Padilla
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024
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