Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 05/15/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted unannounced annual/random visit. LPA met with Staff Assistant Brionne Gossett who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. LPA disclosed purpose of today's visit.
Staff Assistant Brionne Gossett notified Licensee Gail Clark of Licensing arrival to the facility. Upon entrance LPA observed 17 children and an additional staff assistant. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home with a Capacity of 14, deficiency cited, Type A due to being over License limit of childre by 3 children. Per Licensee, Hours of Operation are Monday through Sunday, 12:00am to 11:59 pm. Licensee/ Staff understands they cannot exceed 24 hour care at one time. Facility cares for children infant -13 years of age. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected that are used by children. This is a two story home that consists of 5 bedrooms (2 used for day care room), 4 restrooms, living room, den, kitchen, garage, backyard (two parts), and front yard. Children use: 2 downstairs restroom near the play rooms (2 bedrooms), living room, den (enter through the backyard) and the backyard (fenced). Off limit areas include: all of upstairs, kitchen, and the garage. Consultation given regarding facility sketch.
All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. At approximately 1pm Licensee Gail Clark arrived at the facility and LPA conducted tour of the facility. All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.
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LPA reviewed required posted documentation are near entrance: for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log and the last drill conducted was 04/07/25.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and is located in the kitchen with receipt dated 6/14/25. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children.
LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds stored in the kitchen and in the garage, inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, no poisons stored in the home. Licensee understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children when present in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the den, living room or a play room that is not in use away from the other children.
Currently Licensee has (2) infants. Play yards were observed with firm mattress and fitted sheets and no loose of hanging objects.
Staircase has a baby gate at the bottom to ensure inaccessibility to the second floor of the home. Per Licensee there are no weapons, firearms on the premises and no children on medication.
LPA observed a baby car seat in the living room with no baby in it, LPA informed Licensee/Staff that car seats are only to be used for transportation.
Turrently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water that was observed.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights. Infant #1 and #2 were missing 15 min sleep log indicated 15 min check with date and initials of staff, deficiency cited, Type B. Infants had LIC9227 Individual Infant Safe Sleep Plan.
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Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification staff that were present at the time of inspection Pediatric First Aid and CPR was expired for Licensee and Staff #1 expired January 2025 and unable to provide Staff #2 Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, deficiency cited, Type B. Staff #2 records did not have immunization records for TB, MMR , and TDAP , records were unable to be provided upon review, deficiency cited Type B. Mandated Reporter training is valid with expiration date of:
11/14/26 for Licensee and Staff #1- Staff #3.
All other documentation's are in place.
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Facility representative 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.
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 facility representative 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.
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/
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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.
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Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 5/15/25 per California Code of Regulation Title 22; (1) Type A and (3) Type B
. LPA Calderon informed Licensee Gail Clark that this report dated 5/15/25 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Calderon informed the Licensee
to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/15/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Gail Clark and Appeal Rights.
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