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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SHERMAN FAMILY DAY CARELicense 1915006202 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/20/2021 at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thelma Razo held a Required - 1 Year inspection and met with Licensee Doris Sherman and Assistant Griselda Ramirez. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and together with Licensee, toured the facility to include the day care area: living room, bathroom by the living area, kitchen, dining room, family room, and backyard. The rest of this tri-level home is off limit. Stairs leading to the off limit areas were barricaded. There were 7 children in care (no infant) with two staff. Per Licensee, there is one adult family member living in the home with no minor. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (land line available), heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Day care is required to have 2A 10BC fire extinguisher but the home has 3A-40BC which was bought on March 30/2021 (Home Depot receipt was viewed). Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were in operable condition. Licensee and assistant have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires on 1/2023 and 5/2023 respectively. Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 3/31/2020 by Licensee and assistant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section. 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 Page 1 of 2 SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Licensee. The Licensee and staff have required immunization documentation on file. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010 , licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. LPA reviewed and issued the LIC 311 - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. CHILDREN’S FORMS/RECORDS, FACILITY FORMS/RECORDS and INFORMATION TO BE POSTED, Disaster drills, posting requirements, children records requirements, mandated child abuse and injury/ death reporting, criminal record transfer requirements, criminal record and child abuse clearances were also discussed during this visit. LPA discussed and provided a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect and LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. Licensee provided a copy of Child Care Facility Roster to LPA. Deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Refer to LIC 809-D. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was posted by LPA – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. An exit interview was held with Licensee, copy of this report provided together with Appeal Rights. Page 2 of 2

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors shall meet State Fire Marshall standards. This requirement was not met as evidenced by not having the required fire extinguisher 2A 10BC. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care should be maintained on each child's file. This requirement was not met as evidenced by absence of consent for medical care in Child #1's file. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 20, 2021 inspection of SHERMAN FAMILY DAY CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of SHERMAN FAMILY DAY CARE on August 20, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SHERMAN FAMILY DAY CARE on August 20, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors shall meet State Fire Marshall standards...."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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