434407776-11-9-2023-07-CC-SCHN-CXF24U-20231109160431

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434407776
Report Date: 11/01/2023
Date Signed: 11/09/2023 04:04:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/09/2023 04:04 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 JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	HINCHBERGER, MAUREEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	434407776
ADMINISTRATOR:	HINCHBERGER, MAUREEN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(408) 251-0661
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95127
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	11/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:25 AM
MET WITH:	Maureen Hinchberger		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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	Page 1. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sheena Chin met with Licensee, Maureen Hinchberger, for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to Licensee. Present during today’s inspection were the licensee, her assistant and 6 children in care in the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home is the licensee only. The licensee owns the home. The licensee stated that she picks up children to the facility. LPA advised the licensee about the car seat regulations. LPA reviewed the licensee's valid driver's license. Observation LPA observed that required postings were posted but not at the location that parents can see. LPA advised the licensee to post the required postings at the entrance. LPA, along with the licensee, toured the inside and outside of the home. The facility has a full charged fire extinguisher, 2A10BC. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly. The off-limit areas inside in the facility are bedroom #1, front yard, garage, drive way, storage, dog run and the ADU in the back yard. All disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed that there are toys for children and each water bottle had a label of a child’s name. LPA observed that the fireplace in the living room was not screened. The licensee stated that she did not use the fireplace and children rarely went there. LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool. continue to page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023

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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HINCHBERGER, MAUREEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 434407776
	VISIT DATE: 11/01/2023

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Records review
The Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications expiring 04 /2025 . The Licensee has the child abuse training certificate, expiring 03/12/2024. Her assistant has current certifications for First Aid, CPR and Mandated Reporter's Training. LPA reviewed the fire and disaster drills log which is to be done at least once every six months. The last drills were conducted on 06 / 22 / 2023 .
LPA reviewed children files. Immunization records are maintained and Notification of Parents’ Rights is in each child’s file, and 15 min. sleeping check logs for infants under 2 years old.
During today’s inspection, all adults present or residing in the home have criminal record clearances required by the Department. 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.

Discussion

Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, who understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.
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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023

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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HINCHBERGER, MAUREEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 434407776
	VISIT DATE: 11/01/2023

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Discussions
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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Deficiency
Regulatory violations were observed during the inspection. Therefore, citations were issued.

Further questions
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 [email protected]. 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.

Exit
During the exit interview, the Licensee, Maureen Hinchberger, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the citation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Maureen Hinchberger.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sheena Chin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/09/2023 04:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Sheena Chin On 11/01/2023 at 12:17 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: HINCHBERGER, MAUREEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 434407776
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The fireplace in the living room was not screened, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/10/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee will put a screen to block the fireplace and send a picture to LPA.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416.1(a)(10)

Personnel Records

(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (10) A signed and dated copy of the Notice of Employee Rights [LIC 9052, (Rev. 03/03)] as required by Section 102416(a) and Section 102417. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not maintain LIC9052 (employee rights) in employee's file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/01/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee had the employee finish the LIC9052 during the inspection.

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:

Gladys Kuizon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Sheena Chin

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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