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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911749
Report Date: 01/31/2023
Date Signed: 01/31/2023 03:55:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2023 03:55 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:MEJIA CASTILLO, REBECCA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
543911749
ADMINISTRATOR:MEJIA CASTILLO, REBECCAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 731-9045
CITY:VISALIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93277
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 7DATE:
01/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Rebecca Mejia CastilloTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 1/31/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Theresa Marquez and Martha DeHaro conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensee, Rebecca Mejia Castillo (Spanish/English Speaking). A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the day care room, kitchen/dining area, and hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and other hours as arranged.

Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. The fireplace located in the family room was made inaccessible to children by a glass door and will not be used during day care hours. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Heating/cooling and ventilation was sufficient for safety and comfort. There were no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Mejia Castillo 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 Mejia Castillo 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.

The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee has 2dogs that are inaccessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no firearms on the premises. Swimming pool was fenced per regulation with a gate that is self-latching, self-closing, and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the swimming pool area. Continued on LIC809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2023
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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MEJIA CASTILLO, REBECCA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911749
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023
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A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee has proof of required immunization (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 1/26/2022. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 2/2/2023.

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

Licensee Mejia Castillo 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, 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.
LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms, and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found: Licensee did not document the last fire drill in April 2022. Fire drills are required to be conducted and documented every 6 months. (see LIC809-D)

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 report was reviewed with the Rebecca Mejia Castillo. A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023
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Created By: Theresa Marquez On 01/31/2023 at 03:32 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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MEJIA CASTILLO, REBECCA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911749

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)1
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee is not consistent with documenting fire drills. Licensee conducted the last fire drill in April 2022 and did not document it. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/03/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will conduct and document a fire drill by 2/3/2023. Licensee is to submit evidence of her fire drill log to the Fresno South CCL office by 2/3/2023.

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:Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2023


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