243907566-4-25-2023-04-CC-PZAO-CR8SAZ-20230425134312

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243907566
Report Date: 04/25/2023
Date Signed: 04/25/2023 01:43:29 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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	SPARKMAN, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	243907566
ADMINISTRATOR:	SPARKMAN, CLAUDIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(209) 725-8538
CITY:	MERCED	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95340
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	04/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Claudia Sparkman		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 4/25/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Priscilla Zamudio and Paul Garcia, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Claudia Sparkman. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 5:30am – 9:00pm. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed. Licensee confirmed that the family room, hall bathroom, bonus room and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of gates or door knob spinners. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, however, there was an empty spa that was properly secured and inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the family room is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed with licensee the contact phone number is (209) 626-7269 There are currently 4 infants in care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care. Cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes but has not been documenting those checks for all infants. Licensee is aware she to document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. LIC 809 C Continued

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio	TELEPHONE: (559) 578-7350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023

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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SPARKMAN, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243907566
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 children's files did not have completed sleep logs, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/25/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee agrees to immediately start logging the 15 min check.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one assistant did not have a completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/02/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LIcensee will submit verifcation of completed mandated reporter training for her assistant to licensing by POC due date

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: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio	TELEPHONE: (559) 578-7350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SPARKMAN, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243907566
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023

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Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

LPAs 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.

Per licensee, she ensures that children in care are always supervised and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/3/22. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 04/15/25. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Per licensee, there are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LIC 809 C Continued

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio	TELEPHONE: (559) 578-7350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023

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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
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SPARKMAN, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 243907566
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023

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The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There are three dogs in the backyard. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D)

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Claudia Sparkman.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Priscilla Zamudio	TELEPHONE: (559) 578-7350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023

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