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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334843589
Report Date: 11/07/2024
Date Signed: 11/07/2024 11:08:41 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/07/2024 11:08 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:RIOS DE MEDINA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334843589
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GLADIS RIOS DE MEDINAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 398-3827
CITY:COACHELLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92236
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
11/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Gladis Rios De MedinaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:20 AM
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On 11/07/2024 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez 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 thru Friday from 4:00 am to 4:00 pm. Licensee to submit an updated LIC279 with updates hours and adults living in the home.

· Off-limit areas include: garage, upstairs rooms and kitchen

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 10 children present with Licensee and Assistant.


· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· There is no fire place in the home.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.

· Weapons are not present per Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Stairs are barricaded.

· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2024
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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RIOS DE MEDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843589
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024
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·Current roster on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 09/25/2024.

· No bodies of water are present 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.

· Verification of control of property is on file

· Children’s records are complete.

· Employee’s records are complete

· Mandated Reporter Training completed 01/31/2024.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 05/2025.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 07/18/2015.


· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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 them 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/process.

Licensee Gladis Rios De Medina 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RIOS DE MEDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843589
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024
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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 Gladis Rios De Medina 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 Gladis Rios De Medina 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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 Gladis Rios De Medina 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RIOS DE MEDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843589
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024
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Licensee can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov


See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

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

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

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee Gladis Rios De Medina. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2024
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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 11/07/2024 at 10:43 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: RIOS DE MEDINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843589

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
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:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 infant files reviewed did not have complete documentation of the 15 minute check which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee stated they will submit a weeks worth of complete sleep logs to LPA via email by 11/14/2024 for all infants in care.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2024


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