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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BINGAMAN, TRACILicense 3103122231 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi met with Licensee, Traci Bingaman for the purpose of an unannounced 1 year required inspection. Upon arrival there were 7 children in care ages 1, 1, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3. The assistant had left the facility briefly to run home. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 10:30 a.m., Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. There are no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. 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. At 10:45 a.m., LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and observed immunization records and emergency contact information. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and was expired for licensee. She is using the current fist aid waiver and has a class scheduled on 6/11/22. Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 7/13/2023. ( Report continues LIC809-C) LPA observed three play yards at the facility. Play yards were free of loose objects. Licensee stated she places infant children on their backs when they are napping. LPA reviewed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) requirement with Licensee, and 15-minute observation checks of napping infants. 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. Title 22 Deficiency cited. LPA Amanda Blesi informed licensee Traci Bingaman that this report dated 5/24/22 document(s) one 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 Amanda Blesi informed the licensee Traci Bingaman to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/24/22 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. Appeal Rights given. Appeal Rights given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Traci Bingaman. 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. 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 inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . 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/process

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA arrived to the facility, the licensee had 2 infants and 5 preschool children in care and the assistant had left the home briefly to go to her house. Licensee had seven children in care and the 7th child was not enrolled in school, or age 6; therefore licensee was out of ratio for a short period of time which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 24, 2022 inspection of BINGAMAN, TRACI?

This was a inspection inspection of BINGAMAN, TRACI on May 24, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BINGAMAN, TRACI on May 24, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA arrived to the facility, the lic..."

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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