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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 053617294
Report Date: 12/17/2019
Date Signed: 12/17/2019 12:36:23 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:DINAPOLI-HARPER, EDITHFACILITY NUMBER:
053617294
ADMINISTRATOR:DINAPOLI-HARPER, EDITHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 786-4596
CITY:VALLEY SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95252
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
12/17/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Edith Dinapoli-HarperTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Denton met with Licensee Edith Dinapoli-Harper for an unannounced random annual inspection and toured areas of the home accessible to children in care. Off-limit areas include master bed/bath, garage, side yards, backyard, chicken coop, goat pen, and laundry. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Also present was licensee’s husband, and two friends. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. All Adult residents have criminal record clearances.

LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificates which expire on 5/3/20. LPA discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports and Parent Notification Requirements. LPA reviewed two children’s files. LPA did not observe documentation of fire drills within the past six months. LPA observed that there were hazardous items such as spray paint accessible to children. LPA observed a wood stove which was screened. LPA observed that cleaning materials were accessible under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. There is an in ground pool on the property which is completely surrounded by a see through metal fence that is at least 5 feet high. LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch. There is a seasonal pond on the back acreage that Licensee states children are not allowed within the area. Front yard play area area is fenced, and licensee provides 100% supervision in all other unfenced outdoor areas.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2019
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: DINAPOLI-HARPER, EDITH
FACILITY NUMBER: 053617294
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2019
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LPA discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including SB 277 (no longer accepting religious beliefs for immunizations) and SB 792 pertaining to immunization requirements for children and staff - LPA reviewed Licensee's immunization documents.

LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with licensee. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. In addition, existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English.

LPA checked facilities fees and confirmed that it is up to date.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 809D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files.

This report was reviewed and discussed with licensee. A notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2019
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: DINAPOLI-HARPER, EDITH
FACILITY NUMBER: 053617294
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/18/2019
Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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LPA observed cleaning compounds under the sink in the kitchen and the bathroom. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type A
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Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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LPA observed spray paint on the front porch to the left of the front door. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2019
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: DINAPOLI-HARPER, EDITH
FACILITY NUMBER: 053617294
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/17/2020
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Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. (...) This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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LPA did not observe documentation of immunity to measles or pertussis for licensee or her husband.
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Operation of a FCCH - All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

LPA did not observe documentation of fire drills within the last six months.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin L DentonTELEPHONE: (916) 926-9269
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/17/2019
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