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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300933
Report Date: 02/26/2025
Date Signed: 02/26/2025 11:14:50 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/26/2025 11:14 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:LUCERO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
336300933
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LUCERO, DORAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 770-2252
CITY:HOMELANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92548
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
02/26/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Dora LuceroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:25 AM
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On 02/26/2025 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Morris arrived at Lucero Family Childcare #336300933 to conduct an annual inspection as part of an annual compliance review. Upon my arrival, the LPA knocked on the front door and was allowed entry into the facility by Licensee, who has a census of FIVE Children and TWO staff during the annual inspection. At 9:55 AM LPA toured the facility, inside and out, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 am. Licensee is now operating 24 hours, Monday through Friday.

· Off-limit areas include: Entire second floor, Garage, Laundry room, closet areas.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a (Small FCCH) and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. (Census: 5 Child, 2 Staff)


· 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.

· Fireplace observed in the home and is covered properly.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.

· Toxins were locked and inaccessible to children in care in the kitchen area.

· Weapons are not present in the home per Licensee. According to Title 22. 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 are provided.

· Current roster on file.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Morris
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
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: LUCERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300933
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted. Updates to facility postings will be provided to the department by the licensee.

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Fire/Earthquake Drills completed on: 08/28/24.

· 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 certificate expires on: 11/25/2025.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 11/14/2025.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/2023.


· 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.

The 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 Childcare 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Morris
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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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: LUCERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300933
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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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 [facility representative] 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Childcare 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; 9:00am to 6:00pm at: 951-782-4200.

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

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

During the exit interview, the Licensee Dora Lucero, 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 Dora Lucero. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Morris
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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