153807015-6-16-2022-57-CC-JTHN-CFFV2J-20220616160314

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153807015
Report Date: 06/16/2022
Date Signed: 06/16/2022 04:03:26 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153807015
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 319-5095
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	06/16/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Molly Caswell-Mears - Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	04:15 PM

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On 6/16/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA was met by Molly Caswell Mears. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Licensee’s current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, day-care bathroom, master bedroom, living room and office are accessible to children. During today's inspection, LPA cleared Bedroom #2 for usage. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Firearms and ammunition were inaccessible and locked; however, they were not locked separately as required. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

Fireplace located in the living room is inaccessible with glass barrier and will not be used during day-care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 661-319-5095.

There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Licensee was advised that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan must be completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles (see next page, LIC809C).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2022

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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807015
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)(C)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. (C) Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, LPA observed a locked safe in the licensee's office containing both firearms and ammuniton. Ammunition was not locked and stored separately from firearms as required, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/23/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee understands that ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms. Licensee stated she will transfer the ammunition into a separately locked & inacessible storage box by 6/23/22. Licensee indicated she will provide LPA with proof of correction photos by 6/23/22.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2022

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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807015
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)1

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review. Today, upon review, Licensee was unable to provide proof of a fire & disaster drill completed within the past six months. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, or Personal Rights of children in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/23/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated that she will conduct and document a fire & disaster drill, and submit a copy of the log to the Fresno Community Care Licensing office by 6/23/2022.

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: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2022

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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807015
	VISIT DATE: 06/16/2022

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Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/10/2021. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 1/15/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights.

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/process.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/16/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2022

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