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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136609553
Report Date: 01/31/2025
Date Signed: 01/31/2025 12:39:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2025 12:39 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:HERRERA, GILDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
136609553
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HERRERA, GILDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 890-5857
CITY:CALEXICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92231
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/31/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Gilda Herrera TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:05 PM
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On 01/31/2025 at 11:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood conducted an unannounced Required- 3 Year Inspection and met with Licensee Gilda Herrera. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. The licensee speaks Spanish. Translator Marcos #50 translated in Spanish. There were no children present in the facility during this inspection. The licensee accompanied LPA inside of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom #3 and hallway bathroom. Off limits areas were made inaccessible to children in care with door locks. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The licensee has school-age children enrolled.

The fire extinguisher, and smoke detector detector met the requirements. The carbon monoxide is not available for testing. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the near by park outdoor activities. The licensee understands there must be direct supervision while at the park. The fireplace in the living room is barricaded. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. 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 Child Care 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 01/2027. The licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 03/15/2024. The facility roster is maintained and reviewed. LPA reviewed children’s files. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 09/08/2024.

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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025
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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: HERRERA, GILDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 136609553
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025
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LPA discussed the following: Reporting Covid positive, suspected child abuse & neglect, maintaining children’s records according to regulation, and post required forms. The licensee was reminded corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. During the exit interview, the licensee Gilda Herrera, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Gilda Herrera. The licensee was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/22) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The licensee stated she understands the licensing report translated in Spanish.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Biszant
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Hood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025
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