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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KLEIN, SUZANNE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3766107606 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Wilkerson arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm \302\267 Off-limit areas include: Upper house. \302\267 The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is not operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Licensee is without an assistant and capacity/ratios revert back to the small family requirements \302\267 Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 There is no fire place \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked \302\267 There are no weapons per licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Stairs are barricaded \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys \302\267 Current roster on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills are not on file \342\200\223 Last drill not available for review during this inspection \302\267 There is an above ground spa that is covered, however has broken locks on both sides and all four corners (photos taken) and is full of water.. 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. 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 Verification of control of property on file \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are complete \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are incomplete \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training completed/expires on 02/19/24 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 07/18/22 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed \302\267 Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. 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 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [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. 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. 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: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies at this time. A Civil Penalty has been assessed on this visit. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months. The Notice of Site Visit and Type A Deficiencies from today\342\200\231s visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to keep these posted for the entire 30 days will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty for each. 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 . An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of form LIC 9224 (AB633) and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to the licensee, Suzanne Klein. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

6 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.

  • 102416.5(b)(2)Type A

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which seven children were present of whom three are under the age of two years old which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(g)(5)(B)Type A

    Based on LPA's observation (photos taken), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which There is an above ground spa that is covered, however, all four locks are broken and the spa is full of water which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which there is no documentation of fire/disaster drill available for review during this inspection which poses 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 which an infant does have form LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) in file for review during this inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which there is no docmented time chedk on infants in care for review during this inspection. which poses na potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the assistant does not have immunization records (MMR/TDAP) available for review during this inspection which poses 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 July 7, 2022 inspection of KLEIN, SUZANNE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of KLEIN, SUZANNE FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 7, 2022. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KLEIN, SUZANNE FAMILY CHILD CARE on July 7, 2022?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which seven children were presen..."

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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