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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013411838
Report Date: 04/12/2023
Date Signed: 04/12/2023 05:09:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/12/2023 05:09 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	STERLING, MURIEL		FACILITY NUMBER:	013411838
ADMINISTRATOR:	STERLING, MURIEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 430-1891
CITY:	OAKLAND	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94605
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	04/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Muriel Sterling		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	An unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst L. Dyer. LPA arrived at the facility at 2:00 p.m. The licensee was present with 2 school-age children. Facility is in compliance with licensed capacity and facility ratios. Phone number and e-mail address are current. Licensee has a cell phone and a home phone. At 2:30 p.m., the following was observed: the day care area of the home was inspected. Areas licensed for child care: living room, dining room, and bathroom. Off-limit areas will be made inaccessible to children by closed and/or locked doors; gates; and visual supervision. The home was clean and orderly, with adequate heating and ventilation. There were safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment available to children at the time of this inspection. There were a variety of books and toys for children's use. Facility has a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and a 3A:40-BC fire extinguisher. Licensee stated there were no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Fireplace was blocked by play equipment. There are no hazardous materials, medicines, or cleaning solutions accessible to children during this inspection. Hazardous items are kept in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. Back yard area is securely fenced. Licensee states children rarely play outside. Licensee also occasionally takes care of children at night. Licensee currently has no infants in care, but LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. Safe Sleep Handouts were also given to the licensee. 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. Also given and discussed: Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs (version June 29, 2021) and Individual Sleeping Plans. (continued)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7006
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: STERLING, MURIEL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013411838
	VISIT DATE: 04/12/2023

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Safe Sleep Reminders - Documentation must be maintained for each child under 24 months of age as they nap (15 minute increments). An Individual Sleeping Plan is needed for each infant up to 12 months of age. These infants must sleep on their backs. Infants breathing, skin color, and body temperature must be monitored. Licensee must be able visually observe when a child awakens from a nap.
Cribs or play yards must not hinder the entrance or exit to and from the sleeping space. Mattresses must be firm, sized appropriately, and be covered with a tightly fitted sheet, with no objects hanging above or attached. Sheets must be replaced when soiled or wet.
LPA reviewed personnel, facility, and children's records at 3:11 p.m. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires 4/7/24. Licensee last disaster drill logged: 2/13/23. Facility roster was current. Required postings are visible for public review.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall obtain a California clearance or criminal record exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility.
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 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Licensee was also reminded of the Department's Inspection authority, and the need to comply when notified that termination of an employee is necessary.
Also discussed with the licensee: supervision of children at all times; children are not to be left in parked vehicles; car seats and high chairs; Unusual Incident Reporting; paying fees on-line; advertisements; changes in on-limit areas; construction work at facility; smoking; ill children in home, and the Guardian background check process.
The licensee was reminded that a qualified assistant must be physically present whenever 9 or more children are in care. When an assistant is not present, the home reverts back to small family child care ratios.
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/inspection-process.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7006
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: STERLING, MURIEL	FACILITY NUMBER: 013411838
	VISIT DATE: 04/12/2023

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Important E-mail Addresses:
Community Care Licensing General Information and Updates:www.ccld.ca.gov. For updates, click the "Receive Important Updates" box.
Mandated Reporter Training:www.mandatedreporterca.com (Child Care Providers Module - required every 2 years).
Alameda County Public Health Department Website: www.acphd.org
Guardian: background check process with self-service options: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

NO DEFICIENCIES CITED TODAY.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Muriel Sterling.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7006
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/12/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/12/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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