243911237-9-14-2023-04-CC-YFIO-CVNQY5-20230914123433

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243911237
Report Date: 09/14/2023
Date Signed: 09/14/2023 12:34:39 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/14/2023 12:34 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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	PRADO, ERIKA & ARIAS GARCIA, MERITA FCC		FACILITY NUMBER:	243911237
ADMINISTRATOR:	PRADO, ERIKA & ARIAS G., M		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(209) 761-1514
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95341
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:10 AM
MET WITH:	Erika Prado		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On 09/14/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Fierro conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Erika Prado. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Also present was/were Staff #1 (S1). LPA Fierro confirmed Days and Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:00 AM-6:00 PM. The home has a working telephone service and LPA Fierro confirmed the phone number is (209) 761-1514. 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.

LPA Fierro conducted a census, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners, gates, and safety latches. LPA Fierro toured the home inside and outside.

LPA observed that stairs in the living room. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass door. Licensee stated that fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. LPA observed are appropriate toys, games, bicycles, play structures for the children in care.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in the garage. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no pets in the home.

The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the outdoor play area to have are appropriate toys for the children in care. CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: PRADO, ERIKA & ARIAS GARCIA, MERITA FCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 243911237
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill was completed on 9/1/2023. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 07/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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 stated she is caring for, four (4) infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are 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. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants 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 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.

Currently the home provider is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/.

CON'T 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: PRADO, ERIKA & ARIAS GARCIA, MERITA FCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 243911237
	VISIT DATE: 09/14/2023

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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Erika Prado, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

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.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rene Mancinas
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yesenia Fierro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/14/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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