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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408972
Report Date: 07/27/2022
Date Signed: 07/27/2022 12:23:21 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197408972
ADMINISTRATOR:CHERYL P. RUCKERFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 710-2834
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 1DATE:
07/27/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Cheryl Rucker - LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Bailey conducted an unannounced random annual (or Required) inspection. LPA met with Licensee Cheryl Rucker at 9:00 am who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. At 9:17 am during the inspection LPA Bailey discussed, assessed and noted individuals residing in the home. The facility Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was given to Licensee Rucker. This is a one story home consists of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom , attach garage backyard. Areas used by the attach garage , living room, one (1) restroom, and back yard. Per Licensee Rucker and facility sketch , areas off limits to children include: 3 (three) bedrooms, kitchen and front yard .The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The Licensee Rucker stated there are no other license held at this facility. Licensee Rucker have not kept children in her care since December 2021. There are 1 child present during time of inspection. Licensee Rucker states that there is currently 1 newly enrolled child in the facility. Facility hours of operation Monday thru Friday 5:00am to 7:00pm ages 0 years old to 12 years old.

At 9:30 am LPA Bailey ask licensee Rucker do you have a firearm, licensee Rucker state no. LPA Bailey ask licensee Rucker do you own a pet licensee Rucker state yes I have one small dog I keep in off-limit room. Licensee Rucker state the dog does not interact with the day-care.

At 9:39 am LPA Bailey observed a large television entertainment center in the living room, age appropriate toys and napping equipment in the day-care rooms (attach garage). At 9:50 AM LPA Bailey tour the children bathroom. LPA Bailey did not observe any hazardous items in the bathroom.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alicia BaileyTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/27/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2022
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At 10:00 AM LPA Bailey toured the kitchen the counter tops were clean and free of clutter or standing food. Kitchen cabinets has safety lock and knives and medicine was in secure cabinet with safety lock. Licensee Rucker provides breakfast, lunch and snack.

LPA Bailey observed there no swimming pool or body of water. At 10:15 AM LPA Bailey observed first aid kit, fire extinguisher was last service in 2020 Licensee Rucker stated she will have the fire extinguisher next week. Licensee Rucker state she has not had children in a year, her facility have not perform a recent fire drill & earthquake drill. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made.

The smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide was tested by licensee is in operable condition.

At 10:20 AM LPA Bailey toured the back yard observed that all areas are adequately fenced and was inspected for hazard.

Licensee Rucker do not have a current mandated reporter training LPA Bailey advise licensee Rucker she need to complete mandated reporting training submit proof within 30 days. Licensee Rucker state she understood. Licensee Rucker PED F/A & CPR EXP. 08/1/2022. Licensee Rucker does not have record of immunization and TB clearance for herself. LPA Bailey advised licensee Rucker to submit proof within 30 days. Licensee Rucker stated she understood.



At 10:29 AM, LPA Bailey request the children files Licensee Rucker stated she does not have children files. LPA Bailey advised licensee Rucker she needs to create a children file for the one child she have in her care. Licensee Rucker state she understood. Licensee Rucker was not in compliance with the children files and personal files.

Licensee Rucker was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA Bailey reviewed with Licensee different item prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, no trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
Highchair are only use during feeding. Car seats are only use for transportation
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alicia BaileyTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2022
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Licensee Rucker is not providing transportation. At 10:40 AM LPA Bailey also consulted with Licensee Rucker regarding COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

At 10:50 AM LPA Bailey conducted staff interview with Licensee Rucker .



At 11:00 AM, the following was discussed with the Licensee Rucker

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

The following was discussed with Licensee Rucker Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must be fingerprint cleared prior to licensure. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. The existing, immediate $100 per individual Civil Penalty has been increased to an immediate $100 per day Civil Penalty, for a maximum of five days for the first violation and a maximum of 30 days for subsequent violations. If an individual has a clearance with the Department a criminal record clearance may be transferred. LIC 9182 Criminal Background Clearance Transfer Request may be used.

The licensee Rucker is providing Incidental Medial Services currently.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alicia BaileyTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2022
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LPA Bailey reviewed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Shaken Baby Syndrome, and safe sleep practices with licensee. *Infants should always sleep on their backs, mouths facing up.

Infant Needs and Services Plan: The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. Infant Care: LPA advised the applicant to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all time. LPA advised against sleeping infants in a separate room. LPA reviewed SIDs, Never Shake A Baby, and safe sleeping practices. Infants should sleep mouth up, on their backs, free of clutter surrounding their sleeping space. Safe sleep concepts was provided. LPA discussed PIN 20-24-CCP.

Overnight Care: There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA Bailey discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in a separate area from the licensee, the door must remain open. If the licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, a video or audio device can be use.

LPA Bailey advise licensee Rucker to review department website for current updates :

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.

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alicia BaileyTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2022
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LPA Bailey advise that Licensee Rucker review the Department’s training videos
at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ in regards to (personal rights/supervision ect.).


The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

****Licensee advised that signing the report does not imply agreement with the findings but is acknowledging receipt of the licensing report.*



Technical advisory was issue during today inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee Rucker Notice of site visit was issued.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alicia BaileyTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2022
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