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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018087
Report Date: 09/06/2019
Date Signed: 09/06/2019 12:30:06 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
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:
198018087
ADMINISTRATOR:GRIFFIN, ALICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 713-5979
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90804
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 18DATE:
09/06/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:34 AM
MET WITH:Alicia Griffin TIME COMPLETED:
12:35 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 Alicia Griffin. This is a single story home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Residing in the home are two adults and no children. The home in the rear unit on the property. Upon arrival licensee was supervising 18 children in the accessible living space.

Children were watching television. LPA was informed the main home on the property 4021 E. 14th. St. Long Beach, CA 90804 has a licensed day care operated by licensee's adult daughter Briana Powell. Nine children observed in the home are enrolled in Ms. Powell's day care. Ms. Powell arrived approximately 10 minutes after LPA and escorted the nine children to her home. After the nine children were escorted out of the home, licensee was left to supervise 10 children until her assistants arrival approximately 30 minutes after LPAs arrival.

Care is provided in the living room and dining room. The kitchen is also accessible to children in care. All three bedrooms are off limits including the master bathroom. The remaining guest bathroom located in the hallway is accessible to children in care. Licensee has a barricaded fireplace in the living room. There were no pets or detached sheds observed in the home. The outdoor space considered to be the backyard to the main house and front yard to licensee's unit is shared with Ms. Powell. Per licensee Ms. Griffin the two day cares do not occupy the outdoor activity space at the same time. Children do not have 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. Licensee complied with inspection authority.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
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: 198018087
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/06/2019
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity:
The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

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Type A
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Section Cited

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Staffing Ratio and Capacity:
If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).

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The requirement is not met as evidenced by After nine children were escorted out of the home licensee was left to supervised 10 children until assistants arrival approximately 30 minutes after LPAs arrival.
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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: 09/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/06/2019
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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: 198018087
VISIT DATE: 09/06/2019
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· 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.
The following deficiencies are cited in accordance with Title 22 of California Code of Regulations and discussed with licensee:
  1. Licensee had 18 children in care upon arrival.
  2. After nine children were escorted out of the home licensee was left to supervised 10 children until assistants arrival approximately 30 minutes after LPAs arrival.

See 809 D attached.
The licensee shall require each recipient (Parent/guardian) of a licensing report documenting a
Type A citation resulting from a compliant investigation and any licensing document pertaining to a conference, and any summary of an accusation indicating the Department’s intent to revoke a license, to sign LIC 9224 form, indicating that he or she has received the documents and the date they were received. The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child’s file.


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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
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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: 198018087
VISIT DATE: 09/06/2019
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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.

-Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires: 7/15/20
-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. Licensee does have liability insurance.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
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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: 198018087
VISIT DATE: 09/06/2019
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https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf.
LPA discussed best practices for safe sleep.

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: 09/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2019
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