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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020129
Report Date: 02/25/2022
Date Signed: 02/25/2022 02:22:23 PM

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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:	ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020129
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELOINA ORTEGA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 891-7993
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90022
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	02/25/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:25 PM
MET WITH:	Sonia Vazquez, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	02:38 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissete Gonzalez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 02/15/2022. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:25PM and met with Sonia Vazquez, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Maria Martinez, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, operation hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM. There are nine (09) children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 07 children present, three (03) being infants. This is a one-story home which consists of the kitchen, living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front yard and back yard. The children use the living room, the first room behind the living room (day care room), the bathroom across from the day care room and the front yard. The licensee provides food for children in care. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. Licensee [or facility representative] 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 Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. 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 cellphone that is used and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 1 OF 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2022

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: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020129
	VISIT DATE: 02/25/2022

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Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.

The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 02/26/21, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.

Licensee states that she is currently caring for infants. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room and in on bedroom. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (one crib for each infant in care was observed. Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. a copy of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [facility representative] 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.

Currently, children are using the front 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. The licensee states that
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2022

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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: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020129
	VISIT DATE: 02/25/2022

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supervision is always provided.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats.

The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 08/14/2023. There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children.

Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.

The licensee has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles.

LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection.

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 02/07/2022.

There are no pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

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

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: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2022

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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: ORTEGA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020129
	VISIT DATE: 02/25/2022

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

Incidental Medical Services (IMS):
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. 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.

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/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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sonia Vazquez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/25/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2022

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