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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300219
Report Date: 11/17/2023
Date Signed: 11/17/2023 04:31:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/17/2023 04:31 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
336300219
ADMINISTRATOR:MONICA RUIZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 348-6471
CITY:LAKE ELSINORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92530
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
11/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:20 PM
MET WITH:Monica RuizTIME COMPLETED:
04:40 PM
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On November 17, 2023 at 2:20 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Rubio arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Licensee Monica Ruiz and 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 through Friday 3 am through 12 am.

· Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms (however, one bedroom is temporarily being used during renovations), garage and dirt yard area behind the garage.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large family child care home and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA observed 10 children in care with licensee and an assistant providing care.

· 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 was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· All hazardous items were not stored inaccessible to children. The inside of the home is currently being renovated and LPA observed several cleaning solutions, bleach, paint cans and toiletries accessible in the home. A citation will be issued, however the licensee immediately removed all hazardous items while LPA was still present and corrected the deficiency on site.

· Weapons are not present on this date as stated by licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/17/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300219
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023
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·Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided

· Current roster on file

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

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 9/4/2023

· 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

· LPA reviewed five children’s records. One child was missing documentation of required immunizations. A citation will be issued.

· Assistant had expired mandated reporter training. A citation will be issued.

· Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 1/27/2025

· Licensee’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 11/2024

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 6/20/2020


· 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300219
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023
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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.

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.

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 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.

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov


The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300219
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023
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The facility is being cited for Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Code. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Monica Ruiz, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Monica Ruiz. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
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Created By: Jessica M Rubio On 11/17/2023 at 04:13 PM
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: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300219

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were several accessible cleaning solutions and toiletries throughout that home, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/17/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee immediatley removed all the items and corrected the deficiency on site.
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the assistant had expired training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/01/2023
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Licensee stated assistant would update training and provide proof to LPA.
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:Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023


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Created By: Jessica M Rubio On 11/17/2023 at 04:13 PM
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: RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300219

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one child (Ref#5) was missing documentation of required immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/18/2023
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Licensee stated she would get the docuementation on file and provide proof to LPA.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023


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