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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334811429
Report Date: 11/17/2023
Date Signed: 11/17/2023 09:53:41 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/17/2023 09:53 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:GOWAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334811429
ADMINISTRATOR:GOWAN, BRENDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 785-6908
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92505
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 1DATE:
11/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Brenda GowanTIME COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Carbullido arrived at the facility to conduct a required 3-year inspection. LPA was granted entry by Licensee, Brenda Gowan. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 6:00am to 5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: all bedrooms, office and garage The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit.

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Licensee is present in the home and appropriate supervision is provided: Yes A working telephone is present. Both landline and cell. Appropriate fire extinguisher: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection- Yes All hazardous items are inaccessible which could pose a danger to children. No see LIC9102 technical advisory Storage of poisons/toxins are locked.. Fireplace is properly screened- Yes No stairs- single story home Facility is clean, orderly and has adequate heating and ventilation- Yes. Facility has safe and age-appropriate toys for both indoor and outdoor activities Yes. Outdoor play area is fenced- Yes. Verification of control of property on file: Yes License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights, Child Car Seat Law

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert SenaTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle CarbullidoTELEPHONE: (951) 970-1904
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GOWAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811429
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Brenda Gowan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Brenda Gowan. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert SenaTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle CarbullidoTELEPHONE: (951) 970-1904
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GOWAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811429
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023
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Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on: 06/25 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 07/28/2002 Mandated reporter: Child Care is expired See LIC809D Fire clearance: 06/14/2002 Documentation of fire & earthquake completed. Last drill on: 11/07/2023 Children’s records are complete: yes Employee records are not complete: Mandated reporter expired. No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations.

There are no bodies of water during this visit Licensee understands all bodies of water must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water.



Additionally, the following was reviewed with Licensee.
- AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years.
- Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov
Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. – Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766)

To receive important licensed -related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication

MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert SenaTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle CarbullidoTELEPHONE: (951) 970-1904
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/17/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/17/2023 09:53 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GOWAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334811429

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/17/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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:
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Based on (interview) and (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee and assistant have expired mandated reporter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/27/2023
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Facility will submit renewal of mandated reporter for Licensee and Assistant to the department by POC due date 11/27/23 or earlier.
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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: Gilbert SenaTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle CarbullidoTELEPHONE: (951) 970-1904
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/17/2023
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