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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304313865
Report Date: 04/14/2022
Date Signed: 04/14/2022 11:59:29 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/14/2022 11:59 AM - 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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:BENAVIDES, GENNYFACILITY NUMBER:
304313865
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 2CENSUS: 0DATE:
04/14/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:BENAVIDES, GENNYTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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On 04/14/2022 an annual required inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stella Gutierrez. LPA observed licensee and 0 children present upon arrival. Licensee stated that she has 4 children enrolled but only two are attending at the moment. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Hours of operations are Monday- Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Entrance checklist (LIC 126) provided to Licensee upon arrival. During today's inspection LPA accessed Language Links to interpret as licensee speaks Spanish only.

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.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of closed (locked) doors. . Licensee stated the children's primary area is the living room area. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are not firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections.




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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2022
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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BENAVIDES, GENNY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313865
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2022
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There is a fireplace in the living room screened by iron cover and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. During today’s inspection LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated they do not use an outdoor play area. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

The licensee does have a current roster of children in care (Children’s records not reviewed during today's inspection. Licensee was reminded to provide a copy of the following form in each child's file of the following: for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700) The licensee and assistant’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 09/19/2023.

Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, 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. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years

The licensee does not currently provide 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


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BENAVIDES, GENNY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313865
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2022
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The licensee understands she must be present in the facility, must ensure children in care are supervised at all times, and children are not to be left in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization's, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training.

CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website.

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.

Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf

AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BENAVIDES, GENNY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313865
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2022
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Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials

· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping


· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
· Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.

Safe sleep consultation provided during today's inspection. Safe sleep 15 minute log for infant present reviewed during today's consultation. LPA, Gutierrez asked Licensee if she had any questions or concerns about Infant Safe Sleep regulations 102425. A copy of thIs regulation was provided to Licensee. Licensee had no questions or concerns at this time.

Face Covering Requirements and Guidance for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) was provided and licensee was to continue to message the “Three W’s”: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older are strongly recommended, except for the exceptions (child’s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH. LPA, Gutierrez discussed the most recent updates COVID-19 Guidance released that took effect on 03/12/2022. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Child-Care-Guidance.aspx

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: BENAVIDES, GENNY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313865
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2022
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Genny Benavidas. Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

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.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2022
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