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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

ADOLPHUS FAMILY CHILDLicense 1974944658 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/04/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond and Brittany Lovest conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named home. The reason for the visit is to conduct the Required 3-year Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee Iesha Adolphus. LPA Richmond observed 16 children, being supervised and cared for by licensee and assistant. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 4:00am \342\200\22311:00pm. Licensee is open for overnight and weekend care. Licensee provides meals, snacks, and water. LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. LPA Richmond confirmed that the home is a single story home. The home consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, family room, detached garage, and fenced back yard. The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: Family room, bathroom #2, and fenced back yard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are as follows: kitchen, bedrooms #1, #2, and #3, and living room.. Children and parents enter through the back of the home entrance through gated back yard. Upon entrance you are in the family room. In the family room to the left is bathroom #2. Through the family room to the far left is a hallway that leads to kitchen. Staight through the kitchen is the livingroom. Inside the livingroom is the front door that leads to Hillcrest Ave. To the left of the living room is a hallway that leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom. In the hallway on the left is bathroom #1 and next to bathroom on the left is bedroom #1. On the right side of the hallway is bedrooms #2 and #3. Licensee is aware that the children must nap and have meals in the home. page 1 of 5 LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 2A:10B:C Fire Extinguisher in the family room. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. During walkthrough LPA observed six children outside and ten children inside for a total of sixteen children in care. Licensee is operating outside of the license capacity. Type A citation issued. Licensee made calls to parents and two children where picked up at approximately 1:55pm. LPA observed disinfectant wipes and spray on top of shelf in family room and beauty and hygiene items in medicine cabinet in bathroom #1. Type B citation issued. LPA observed loose items inside of crib. Citation issued. LPA observed items attached to the side of the crib. Citation issued. LPA observed infant pacifier with clip attached. Citation issued. LPA observed infant in car seat inside of a crib asleep. Citation issued. LPA reviewed 4 of the children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be incomplete and missing immunizations. Citation issued. See LIC 809D. LPA observed in 1 of 4 files missing LIC 9227 for infant in care. Citation issued. LPA Richmond observed the licensee has a current 1 st aid/cpr completed on 12/07/23. Licensee is unable to provide a certificate of completion for mandated reporter training. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. During file review LPA observed missing infant sleep charts. Type B citation cited. LPA provided licensee with infant sleep charts for daily completion. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. page 2 of 5 Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of 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. 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 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&R) throughout California. LPA provided applicant with the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Richmond gave applicant a packet of all required forms, and posters and reviewed following forms: CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS: \302\267 LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information \302\267 LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment \302\267 LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance \302\267 LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care \302\267 LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan \302\267 LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights \302\267 LIC 613A Personal Rights \302\267 Immunization Record page 3 of 5 FACILITY RECORDS: \302\267 LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report \302\267 LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster \302\267 LIC 9052 Employee Rights, \302\267 LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse \302\267 LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form \302\267 LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form \302\267 Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates \302\267 Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement \302\267 Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills \302\267 Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza \302\267 Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223 www.mandatedreporterca.com \342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years. FORMS TO BE POSTED \302\267 LIC203 Facility License \302\267 LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan \302\267 LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist \302\267 PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following: o There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. o Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. o Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited. o All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. o LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov page 4 of 5 LPA Ranita Richmond informed licensee Iesha Adolphus that this report dated 3/04/25 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Ranita Richmond informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/04/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Deficiencies were cited today, per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was completed with licensee Iesha Adolphus. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee. Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Citations

8 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.

  • 102425(b)(3)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed mats hanging over the side of the crib and rings connected to the side of the crib which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed 16 children in care during annual required inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed disinfectant wipes and spray on bookshelf in the family room. LPA observed hygiene and beauty supplies in medicine cabinet in the bathroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102418(g)Type B

    IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 0 out of 4 children files missing immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(b)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed boppy inside of crib which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(b)(1)(A)Type B

    Based on observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed infant pacifier attached to a pacifier clip which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(c)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children's file is missing LIC 9227 forms for children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(h)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed infant asleep in a car seat inside of the crib which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 4, 2025 inspection of ADOLPHUS FAMILY CHILD?

This was an inspection of ADOLPHUS FAMILY CHILD on March 4, 2025. 8 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 7 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ADOLPHUS FAMILY CHILD on March 4, 2025?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (1 Type A, 7 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by LPA observed mats hanging over the sid..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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