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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334840858
Report Date: 05/19/2023
Date Signed: 05/20/2023 11:28:18 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/20/2023 11:28 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334840858
ADMINISTRATOR:	GERRARD, CASSAUNDRA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(951) 491-9537
CITY:	LA QUINTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92253
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	05/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:56 AM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	01:04 PM

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On May 19, 2023, at 10:56AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anastasia Flores, arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday Through Friday 7:00AM to 6:00 PM

· Off-limit areas include: Garage, left side yard. And Master bedroom

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were observed and not tested due to children napping. (green light blinking as working order)

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

· Weapons are not present as stated by licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys

· Current roster on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 01/19/2023

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores	TELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(5)

Infant Safe Sleep

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation & interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the bedroom door infants were sleeping was closed. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee has a camera monitor, checks on the chidlren every 15 minutes. LIcensee was informed door cannot be shut for any chidlren napping, Licensee immediately opened the door and said she will keep it open from now on

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores	TELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
	VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023

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·No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains 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. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property on file

· Children’s records are complete

· Employee’s records are complete

· Mandated Reporter Training completed on 06/29/2022

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 06/2024

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on Fall of 2003

· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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 was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores	TELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
	VISIT DATE: 05/19/2023

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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. LPA also informed licensee [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.

Licensee [or facility representative] 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.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.
See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report,LIC809D, LIC9102TV and appeal rights was reviewed & handed to the licensee, Cassaundra Gerrard.A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline Beschorner	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores	TELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2023

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