070210589-7-31-2024-02-CC-NBLT-D7PTPU-20240731145454

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070210589
Report Date: 07/31/2024
Date Signed: 07/31/2024 02:55:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/31/2024 02:55 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:	BENNER, ALAINA L.		FACILITY NUMBER:	070210589
ADMINISTRATOR:	BENNER, ALAINA L.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 232-3089
CITY:	EL CERRITO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94530
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	07/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	BENNER, ALAINA		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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On July 31, 2024 at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount met with Licensee Benner, Alaina and (2) staff members who is background cleared for an unannounced random annual inspection. There were (8) preschool children present during the time of the inspection. The facility’s operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. LPA toured all on limits areas of the facility for health and safety inspection.

The home is a Two story home, Which consist of living room, dining room, kitchen, (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, fenced deck, fenced backyard and carport. All required postings are posted in the hallway.

The home is neat and clean and has central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are sufficient age appropriate furnishings, toys, books and learning materials available. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. All hazardous materials and toxins are stored away inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection. The home is equipped with a 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, and working carbon monoxide detector. Pediatric CPR and First Aid are current and will expire on April 2025.

ON LIMIT AREAS: will be the (2) day care rooms, (1) bathroom and backyard.

OFF LIMIT AREAS: will be the entire upstairs of the home secured with latches and gates made inaccessible to the children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024

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: BENNER, ALAINA L.	FACILITY NUMBER: 070210589
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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OUTDOOR SPACE: The entire area was inspected to ensure the health and safety of the area. The play structures are properly secured. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water on the premises during today's inspection.

ISOLATION AREA: will be in the day care room.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

Entrance Checklist was provided to the Licensee..

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: BENNER, ALAINA L.	FACILITY NUMBER: 070210589
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024

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: BENNER, ALAINA L.	FACILITY NUMBER: 070210589
	VISIT DATE: 07/31/2024

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Licensee was reminded about importance to stay in compliance with mandated reporter training and maintenance of sleep logs for all infants in care.

No Deficiencies were cited during today's inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Benner, Alaina.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla Mendoza	TELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha Blount	TELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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