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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418033
Report Date: 01/31/2024
Date Signed: 01/31/2024 10:41:36 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2024 10:41 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:SOWUNMI, HORTENSIAFACILITY NUMBER:
013418033
ADMINISTRATOR:SOWUNMI, HORTENSIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 889-8499
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94541
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Hortensia SowunmiTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On January 31, 2024, at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Hortensia Sowunmi for an Unannounced Required 3 Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection were eight (8) preschool age children. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This two story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care.

The home has a dual working smoke & carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, telephone, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. There’s a fireplace that has a barricade to prevent access by children in the family room. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does transport children from school.

On-limit-areas include: Living room, dining area, downstairs bathroom, family room, backyard, and converted garage

Off-limit-areas include: Kitchen, and entire second level of home, and two sheds on the sideyard

The off-limits are will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children five years or younger access to the upper floor. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today’s inspection. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection

See 809-C for continuance
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/31/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418033
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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The OUTDOOR PLAY area is the fully fenced backyard and LPA observed that it is free from defects or side yard that's inaccessible to children in care. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. There's two small play slides with cushioning underneath to absorb children falls and ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition.

At 8:45 AM LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 01/09/2024. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 01/2025. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 08/22/22. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. The licensee is in ratio today

Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.



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-andresources/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.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418033
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2024
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Licensee 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Hortensia Sowunmi, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

There are 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 Hortensia Sowunmi.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2024
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