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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198002342
Report Date: 09/25/2019
Date Signed: 09/25/2019 01:19:34 PM

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:GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198002342
ADMINISTRATOR:GRIFFIN,VERONICAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 494-4453
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90815
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
09/25/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:04 PM
MET WITH:Veronica GriffinTIME COMPLETED:
01:32 PM
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ANNUAL RANDOM INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
An Annual Random inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Timothy Fields. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility by licensee Veronica Griffin. This is a single story home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. Residing in the home are three adults and no children. Licensee's assistant was present along with seven day care children upon arrival. Licensee and her spouse returned shortly after LPA with two additional children.

Care is mainly provided in the day care space in the rear of the home. The kitchen is accessible through passing. The living is occasionally used as additional activity space. All three bedrooms are off limits and made inaccessible with child proof doorknobs. The guest bathroom is located in the hallway adjacent to the off limits bedrooms. Licensee has a barricaded fire place in the day care space. There are no wall heaters or pets in the home. The front yard is off limits while the backyard is used for outdoor activity space. LPA observed a detached shed in the backyard. Children have no access to the garage.

All rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Storage areas for poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the home to be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Capacity and ratio was observed to be in compliance. Licensee complied with inspection authority.

Per licensee there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Telephone service was in operable condition. There are no *swimming pool or spa on the premises. The backyard is adequately fenced. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher (2A 10BC) are in operable condition.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
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: GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198002342
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2019
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-Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires: licensee: 4/21/20 Assistant: 9/21/21
-Child Care Roster, Disaster Plan, and Children's Records were discussed.
-Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal records clearance (finger prints and child abuse clearance) requirement.
Licensee has completed the mandated reporter training, but her assistant has not.

The following was discussed: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living or working in the home must be finger print cleared prior to licensure or living/working in the facility. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. 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 per individual will be issued. 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.

During operating hours no smoking, no infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, Exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are allowed in the facility. Earthquake, fire disaster, and safety drill posting requirement were explained in detail on this date.

Licensee has been advised of the following:
· Pools should be inaccessible by a pool cover or a 5-foot fence around the perimeter of the pool. If the fence is made out of chain link, the opening should not allow a golf ball to pass through. Fences made out of mesh will need to be approved by the department. Mesh fence will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and as long as the mesh fence makes the swimming pool inaccessible to children as determined by licensing staff.
· Pool cover label should read F1346-91 American Society for Testing Material and it should be able to withstand the weight of an adult without water above cover when standing.
· Dog(s) and or pets should be isolated from children in care.
· It is recommended that a First Aid kit be available on premises.
· Outdoor supervision required at all times. If outdoor area not adequately fenced provider must be with children at all times when outdoors.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
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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: GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198002342
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2019
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The following deficiencies are cited in accordance with Title 22 of California Code of Regulations and discussed with licensee:
  1. Licensee and assistant Pamela Dickerson does not have proof of vaccinations.
  2. Assistant Pamela Dickerson has not completed the mandated reporter training.

See 809 D attached.

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. Required measles, pertussis, and influenza vaccinations were discussed.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf.
Safe sleep brochure was provided.

Exit interview conducted with licensee. Appeal Rights provided and explained. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for (30) days. Failure to do so may result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Web site address to order forms: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/On-lineFor_293.htm#l
INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.ccld.ca.gov – To access licensing forms, updates and Title 22.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2019
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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: GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198002342
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/09/2019
Section Cited

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Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: 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, and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and
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pertussis, and measles. Each employee December 1 of each year.
The requirement is not met as evidenced by Licensee and assistant Pamela Dickerson does not have proof of vaccinations. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited

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Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion
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The requirement is not met as evidenced by Assistant Pamela Dickerson has not completed the mandated reporter training. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/25/2019
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