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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304313209
Report Date: 07/21/2023
Date Signed: 07/21/2023 03:21:26 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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868



FACILITY NAME:MELDRUM, SUSANNAFACILITY NUMBER:
304313209
ADMINISTRATOR:MELDRUM, SUSANNAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 650-6983
CITY:LOS ALAMITOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90720
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Susanna Meldrum, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mila Quinto. LPA met with licensee and census was taken. There were 12 children which included 3 infants and 9 preschool age children with Licensee’s 2 assistants. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 2 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:30am – 5:45pm, Monday through Friday.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and safety door knobs. The child care area consist of the garage converted into a daycare,1 bedroom for napping, 1 bathroom, and backyard for outside play area. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace located in the living room screened and located in the off limit area which is inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). There is a swimming pool and jacuzzi in the back yard that was observed to be fenced and meets bodies of water regulations.
The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children’s records for 5 children were reviewed LPA observed 1 infant under 12 months and 2 infants under 24 months. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for the infant under 12 months was not available for review. The safe sleep log for the 3 infants in care were not available for review.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 743-5149
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila QuintoTELEPHONE: (714) 293-6471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868


FACILITY NAME: MELDRUM, SUSANNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313209

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

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:
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Based on interview licensee do not have the infant safe sleep for the 3 infants in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
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Licensee states will provide the safe sleep log for the 3 infants by due date via email.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) 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, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant 2 did not have proof of immunization against measles available for review. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
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Licensee states will provide proof via email to LPA by 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: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 743-5149
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila QuintoTELEPHONE: (714) 293-6471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868


FACILITY NAME: MELDRUM, SUSANNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313209

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 infant in care under 12 months did not have the LIC 9227 available for review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states will provide LIC 9227 for the infant via email by due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 743-5149
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila QuintoTELEPHONE: (714) 293-6471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MELDRUM, SUSANNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313209
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on November 2024. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for (licensee and 2 assistants) were reviewed. Assistant #2 did not have proof of immunization against measles for review.
Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years.

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

The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian


CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms.
The licensee was informed of the Important Updates available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates link
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 743-5149
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila QuintoTELEPHONE: (714) 293-6471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MELDRUM, SUSANNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304313209
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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An electronic copy of the 2016 “A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep” was provided to the licensee. The following electronic links were also provided:
English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx
NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices:
· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
· Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
· Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
· Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
· The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.

The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Infant Safe Sleep 102425(c);102425(j)(2); Health and Safety 1597.622(a)(1) Immunization. See LIC 809D.

An exit interview was conducted with Susanna Meldrum. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door.
End of Report.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Patricia MaganaTELEPHONE: (714) 743-5149
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila QuintoTELEPHONE: (714) 293-6471
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
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