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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334810140
Report Date: 11/06/2024
Date Signed: 11/06/2024 11:33:39 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334810140
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VALENCIA, MARIA-NOELIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 329-1232
CITY:DESERT HOT SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92240
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 18CENSUS: 3DATE:
11/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Maria-Noelia ValenciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday – Sunday; 04:00AM – 12:00AM.

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms and the garage.

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection.
· A working telephone is present and current number on file.
· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.
· During facility tour, LPA observed several poisons/toxins placed on top of the refrigerator in the on-limits kitchen area. Licensee moved poisons/toxins to an area that is key locked during visit. Three infants were present who could not access the poisons/toxins in the kitchen.
· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations.
· Facility is a one story home.
· Verification of control of property on file.
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/06/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Perla Ordones On 11/06/2024 at 10:49 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334810140

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Licensee and Assistant Provider were missing proof of current non-expired the Mandated Report Child Care Provider's training (AB1207) as Licensee's and Assistant Provider's previous AB1207 expired on 04/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/27/2024
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Licensee agrees to complete themselves and have Assistant Provider complete the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207). Licensee agrees to send proof of Licensee's and Assistant Provider's AB1207 certificate to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 11/27/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.

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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1, C2 and C3 were missing proof of updated immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/27/2024
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Licensee agrees to obtain proof of C1, C2, and C3's required immunizations. Licensee agrees to send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 11/27/2024.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/06/2024


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Created By: Perla Ordones On 11/06/2024 at 10:49 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334810140

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1, C2, and C3 were missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/27/2024
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Licensee agrees to document 15 minute sleep checks for C1, C2, C3 and all infants enrolled in care. Licensee agrees to send proof of the 15 minute sleep checks for C1, C2, and C3 to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 11/27/2024.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/06/2024


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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334810140
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2024
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· Mandated Reporter Training expired on 04/2024 for both Licensee and Assistant Provider.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 08/2025
· Health & Safety Certificate – completed 09/15/2001.
· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys.
· Current roster on file.
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 08/27/2024.
· Children’s records are not complete. During record review, LPA observed that C1, C2 and C3 were missing proof of updated immunizations. Additionally, LPA observed that C1, C2, and C3 were missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee stated that they do conduct the 15 minute checks but that they don't document the 15 minute checks. Licensee explained that they only document the time they go to sleep and the time they wake up. LPA discussed Infant Safe Sleep regulations with Licensee.
· Employee’s records are not complete. During record review, LPA observed that Licensee and Assistant Provider were missing proof of current non-expired the Mandated Report Child Care Provider's training (AB1207). Licensee's and Assistant Provider's previous AB1207 expired on 04/2024.
· During facility tour, LPA observed two infants, who were not asleep, in car seats in the on-limits living room area. Licensee stated the infants had just been dropped off and they were in the process of removing the infants from the car seats and infants were immediately removed by assistant provider. LPA advised Licensee on Infant Safe Sleep regulations and Personal Rights regulations.
· During facility tour, LPA observed a section of the on-limits backyard area that had bricks and other miscellaneous materials. Licensee informed LPA that they had planned to do some construction in the area in the future to expand the area where children can play. LPA advised Licensee on Operation of a Family Child Care Home regulations.

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334810140
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2024
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· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 11/06/2024 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, provided a copy of the safe sleep regulations, 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 reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: VALENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334810140
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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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Licensee Maria-Noelia Valencia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Maria-Noelia Valencia.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2024
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