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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013420236
Report Date: 04/12/2023
Date Signed: 04/12/2023 11:12:55 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 04/12/2023 11:12 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:BROWNLEE, DARLENEFACILITY NUMBER:
013420236
ADMINISTRATOR:BROWNLEE, DARLENEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 470-3887
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94541
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
04/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Darlene BrownleeTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On April 12, 2023, at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Darlene Brownlee for an Unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared husband, K. Brownlee, daughters D. Brownlee and E. Brownlee, son I. Brownlee and three grand children. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 6:00 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 of children in care. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care.

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

The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, and telephone. There’s a fireplace that has a barricade to prevent access by children in the child care 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 to and from school.

On-limit-areas are the: Kitchen, living room, bathroom in the hallway on the top floor, the first bedroom on the right side of the main hallway, bedroom on the left side of hallway, first patio deck in the backyard, and child care room downstairs

Off-limit-areas are the: Right side of the backyard, middle backyard deck, right side bedroom next to bathroom, bedroom downstairs, and garage.

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: 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.

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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: BROWNLEE, DARLENE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420236
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2023
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The OUTDOOR PLAY area is the first patio deck and LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. There's a barricade at the top of the deck preventing children access to the lower deck and right side of the backyard.

At 9:30 AM LPA requested and reviewed the file of one (1) child in care. The file contain Identification and Emergency information, Personal and 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 1/20/23. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 08/2023. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 06/09/21. 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.

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. LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. 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 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


See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elimika WoodsTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2550
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
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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: BROWNLEE, DARLENE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013420236
VISIT DATE: 04/12/2023
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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.

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.

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.

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, Darlene Brownlee.

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