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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

SWANSON FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3648077221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was met with licensee, Angelita Swanson. LPA was granted access and toured the facility, both inside and outside. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm OFF LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire 2 nd floor, garage, living room, stairway and kitchen. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection. \302\267 A working telephone is present and current phone number is on file. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were all in working order. \302\267 The fireplace is screened off and not accessible to children in care. \302\267 Hazardous items and toxins were in an off-limit area of the home and inaccessible to daycare children. \302\267 There are currently no guns/weapons in the home. All guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 Verification of control of property is on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster were posted in the home. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training certificate for licensee was on file and expires 11/2025. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee has been updated and expires 10/2024. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate has been completed by licensee and is on file. \302\267 Bodies of water were observed on property at this time, but kept in an off-limit area of the home. There is a fountain in the front of the home, but children have no access to it. Children are dropped off and picked up from the side yard of the home, nowhere near the water fountain. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations, which are in compliance at this time. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were available to the daycare children, with the exception of the backyard-SEE LIC9102. \302\267 Current roster was made available during today\342\200\231s inspection. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills are also on file \342\200\223 Last drill was conducted on: 11/03/2023 \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records were made available during todays inspection. \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have not received all required clearances or exemptions- SEE LIC809D. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov -Although licensee does not currently have any infants in care, LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep -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 Section 102417. 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 - 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 $1000.00 is being assessed today. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The Licensee, Angelita Swanson confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Angelita Swanson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    There was an adult observed taking care of children when LPA walked in. This adult has not completed their fingerprinting process and are still in a "in process" status. Additionally, a second adult who is currently not residing in the home is also showing up "in process". This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 27, 2023 inspection of SWANSON FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of SWANSON FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 27, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SWANSON FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 27, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "There was an adult observed taking care of children when LPA walked in. This adult has not completed their fingerprintin..."

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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