364846478-11-16-2023-09-CC-LMEO-CXMQZT-20231116113716

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364846478
Report Date: 11/16/2023
Date Signed: 11/16/2023 11:37:22 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/16/2023 11:37 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	MENENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	364846478
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	11/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:27 AM
MET WITH:	Aura Menendez		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection was Aura Menendez. Inspection was conducted in Spanish per Applicants request. LPA toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 5:00pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Bedrooms 1-3, garage, right side of the backyard including the storage shed · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order. · All hazardous items are inaccessible · Storage of poisons/toxins are inaccessible to children and locked · Weapons are not present/stored at this time. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · This is a single-story home · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · Verification of control of property on file · Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted · Mandated Reporter Training completed on 7/14/23 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card completed on 5/30/23 · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 8/2/23

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MENENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364846478
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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· No bodies of water at this time. Applicant 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
· There are no toxic plants observed at this time, however LPA observed two citrus trees with thorns in the backyard which will need to be trimmed and/or made inaccessible to children in care.
· The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 11/16/23 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
· The Applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov. Applicant was provided information regarding Guardian.
The following was discussed with the applicant(s):
- Pre-Licensing Visit Packet provided
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility’s phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office
- Baby walkers, baby-bouncer, and walker-jumpers are prohibited (H&S 1500.86(a)(4))

- LPA reviewed with Applicant, Aura Menendez, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.
- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Aura Menendez 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MENENDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364846478
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2023

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- LPA also informed Applicant Aura Menendez 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

- Applicant Aura Menendez 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, 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.

- 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.
- 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

Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed:
- Applicant agrees to trim, remove, and/or make the two citrus trees with thorns in the backyard inaccessible.
Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6 or 8. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn.

The Applicant, Aura Menendez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Aura Menendez.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Mejorado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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