153807809-7-21-2022-57-CC-TMAZ-CGJQZ4-20220721123607

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153807809
Report Date: 07/21/2022
Date Signed: 07/21/2022 12:36:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/21/2022 12:36 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	TURNER, RUTHENA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153807809
ADMINISTRATOR:	TURNER, RUTHENA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 863-0385
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93304
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	07/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Ruthena Turner		TIME COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 7/21/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensee, Ruthena Turner. Assistant Arika Roberts was also present. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room/dining area, bedroom #1, bedroom #2 and the hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of safety gates and spinner knobs. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. There was no fireplace. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Heating/cooling and ventilation was sufficient for safety and comfort. There were no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Turner 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 Turner 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee has 1 dog that is accessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no swimming pools, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. Continued on LIC809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022

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: TURNER, RUTHENA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807809
	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2022

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A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee has proof of required immunization Pertussis/Measles/Influenza and a written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 1/27/2021. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 6/5/2023.
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

Licensee Turner 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, 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.
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 were found: Licensee could not locate her Assistant's personnel file containing the required immunization (measles, pertussis, TB), and Mandated Reporter Training. (see page LIC809D)

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.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this evaluation report was reviewed with licensee Ruthena Turner. A copy of Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susie Fanning	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7890
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022

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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: TURNER, RUTHENA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807809
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The Assistant who was present today has not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/29/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Assistant shall complete the required MRT and licensee shall send proof to the Fresno licensing office by July 29, 2022.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416.1(a)

Personnel Records

(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not locate a personnel file for her Assistant who was working and present today. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/29/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee is to complete a personnel file for her Assistant, who was present today, with all the required licensing forms. Licensee shall notify LPA Marquez in writing her Assistant's personnel file is complete.

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: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022

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Document Has Been Signed on 07/21/2022 12:36 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: TURNER, RUTHENA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807809
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not locate proof that her Assistant, who was present today, has the required immunization (measles, pertussis, TB) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/05/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee is to submit to the Fresno licensing office proof of required immunization for her Assistant who was present today. Proof is to be received in the Fresno licensing office by August 5, 2022.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Theresa Marquez	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-7123
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2022

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