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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408972
Report Date: 03/12/2024
Date Signed: 03/12/2024 12:17:57 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/12/2024 12:17 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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 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: 2DATE:
03/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Cheryl RuckerTIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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On March 12, 2024 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Angelica Wallin, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Cheryl Rucker. Hours of operation are from Monday to Friday from 6:00 am – 7:30pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken.

This one - story home consists of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Areas used by the children include: attach garage as the daycare room, dining room and living room as the nap room. Per Licensee Rucker, areas off limits to children include: three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, backyard, shed and front yard. There are 2 children present during time of inspection. Licensee stated that there are currently 2 children enrolled in the facility.

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. LPA noted space with age-appropriate toys. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. During inspection, LPA observed fire extinguisher with service tag dated 7/2023. LPA inspected kitchen cleaning supplies and chemicals in upper cabinet above the stove. LPA observed knives located in kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. Per licensee, children in care are not potty trained and do not use bathroom at this time. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection.

Per licensee, no outdoor play conducted at this time. Per licensee, backyard that was used as outdoor play area is currently off-limits. LPA observed no hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed off-limits shed located in backyard with lock on door. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water. Per licensee, food service is provided. Per licensee, overnight care and transportation services are not provided at this time.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024
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LPA reviewed 2 children’s files. During children record review, LPA observed children’s files missing updated immunizations. A type B citation issued. During children record review, LPA discussed with licensee regarding infant sleep 15-minute log. Per licensee, all infant sleep 15- minute checks are conducted and infants are monitored. Per licensee, she was unaware that 15 minute checks needed to be logged. A technical violation citation issued.

A review of staff records indicates that licensee has the following updated certificates: updated pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates with expiration date of 7/2024, mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 8/2024, and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.

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 reviewed with Licensee Rucker items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024
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This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Cheryl Rucker. During the exit interview, the licensee 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 for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/12/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 03/12/2024 12:17 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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: RUCKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408972

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/12/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(a)
Immunizations
(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two children’s files missing updated immunizations, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per licensee, updated immunization records for enrolled children in care to be obtained and submitted via email as picture proof.
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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/12/2024
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