197413494-3-4-2020-12-CC-LPHS-BMDQG7-20200304110905

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413494
Report Date: 03/04/2020
Date Signed: 03/04/2020 11:09:22 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	MCADAM FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197413494
ADMINISTRATOR:	MCADAM, DARLA J.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 269-1906
CITY:	ACTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93510
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	03/04/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:40 AM
MET WITH:	DARLA MCADAM		TIME COMPLETED:	11:20 AM

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On March 4, 2020 at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips arrived at McAdam Family Child Care for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Darla McAdam and Director, Carol Arguelles who guided analyst on a tour of the home. This is two story family 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms home with living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, bonus room (child care) and garage. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. The home has 2 dogs.

Present during inspection were Licensee, Director, spouse and 7 day care children. Days/hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Main care is provided in the bonus room designated the child care room which is located on the first floor of the home next to the backyard and garage. Children have access to the bathroom located in the child care room. The child care room has a door that leads to the main house with a child proof door knob. Off limits areas include the entire main house located on 2nd floor. The backyard is completely fenced off, with sand, a bike trail, a large play structure and appropriate toys for active play.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children were inaccessible.

Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premise. LPA did not observe any in the home. There are age appropriate toys. The required Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) was serviced on 1/14/2020. Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector are in working condition.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-5243
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/04/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2020

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MCADAM FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413494
	VISIT DATE: 03/04/2020

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The home has central AC and heat. CPR/First Aid expires 08/19/2021. Licensee has required immunization. Mandated Reporter training completed on 3/15/19. The First Aid kit was observed and is complete.

Facility roster was complete and maintained. Earthquake/fire drills is current. Last drill completed on 2/26/2020. LPA reviewed 3 children files for immunization records and signed Notification of Parents' Rights form.

Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations were discussed with the Licensee. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit the report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624B.

Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If this requirement is not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed.

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names and blue sheet), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee reminded that supervision is always required to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-5243
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/04/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2020

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MCADAM FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413494
	VISIT DATE: 03/04/2020

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Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. No Incidental Medical Services are currently being provided. 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.html

Licensee informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2019 on the department website: Summer 2015 - Incidental Medical Services information.

Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.

Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724

Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

Licensee was advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.

The on-Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 789-6944 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was read and provided to Licensee, Darla McAdam and Director, Carol Arguelles.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-5243
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/04/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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