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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573620139
Report Date: 10/19/2023
Date Signed: 10/19/2023 12:11:49 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:VERA, MARICRUZFACILITY NUMBER:
573620139
ADMINISTRATOR:VERA, MARICRUZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 668-1676
CITY:WOODLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95776
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:48 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Maricruz VeraTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 10/19/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Maricruz Vera for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee is a Spanish speaker. LPA conducted inspection with the Licensee in Spanish, and has translated this report in English. There were four children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM-3:15 PM.

Licensee's mother was present in the home during the inspection, adult is not listed in Licensee's roster. Licensee stated that her mother does not work or help with the daycare children and had just recently arrived to visit. 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. Licensee stated that she would have her mother fingerprinted to avoid any issues. LPA provided the department's live-scan form to the Licensee.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the master bedroom, son's bedroom and the two full bathroom's in the home. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/19/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Carla Polanco Rivera On 10/19/2023 at 11:08 AM
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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: VERA, MARICRUZ

FACILITY NUMBER: 573620139

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on LPA interview with Licensee, the licensee stated that she did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/26/2023
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Licensee will take mandated reporter training and send LPA proof of current certification via email.
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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:Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/19/2023


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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: VERA, MARICRUZ
FACILITY NUMBER: 573620139
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
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Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 05/2025. LPA was not able to verify Licensee's Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification. Licensee was reminded to take the training once every two years. Training is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Licensee does not carry liability insurance; Liability insurance waiver was observed in children’s files.

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.

LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants 24 months and under. LPA provided copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months. Licensee stated that she is not caring for infants at this time.

Provider stated that she is not currently providing Incidental medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: VERA, MARICRUZ
FACILITY NUMBER: 573620139
VISIT DATE: 10/19/2023
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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. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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/inspection-process

LPA informed Licensee, that this report dated 10/19/23, documents a Type B citation which is a potential Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. A separate 809D page was issued for the deficiency.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Maricruz Vera. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/19/2023
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