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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300848
Report Date: 08/07/2024
Date Signed: 08/07/2024 02:00:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/07/2024 02:00 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:HERNANDEZ-ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
336300848
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/07/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:23 PM
MET WITH:Jose Hernandez-Romero, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with Licensee Jose Hernandez-Romero, and Child One (C1) provided translation. 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 through Friday 5am-5pm. Licensee states kitchen, dining room, garage, all bedrooms, and everything besides the dedicated day care room, and side yard for the children.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small FCCH and on this date, were no children were in care.



· 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.

· All hazardous items are not stored inaccessible to children.

· Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components was completed on 06/14/2023 & 07/11/2023.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2024
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: HERNANDEZ-ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300848
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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· Weapons are not present in the facility. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

·Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys were observed

· Current roster on file

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

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill was documented on 10/27/23; and a citation was issued for not conducting the drill within the 6 month time frame.

· 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.

· Verification of control of property on file

· Children’s records are complete

· Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired on 04/26/2024. A citation was issued as a result.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 04/2026.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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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: HERNANDEZ-ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300848
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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


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

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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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: HERNANDEZ-ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300848
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024
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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.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the 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:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to Licensee, Jose Hernandez-Romero along with copies of the LIC 809D, and Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2024
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Created By: Jesse Gardner On 08/07/2024 at 01:39 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: HERNANDEZ-ROMERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300848

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where a disaster drill was not documented. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/14/2024
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Licensee states that they will document a disaster drill and provide to LPA by POC date.
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 where the Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was expired. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2024
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Licensee states that they will complete the required Mandated Reporter training and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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:Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/07/2024


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