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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842118
Report Date: 07/05/2019
Date Signed: 07/05/2019 03:40:19 PM

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:PORTER FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334842118
ADMINISTRATOR:PORTER, MELANIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 280-3043
CITY:EASTVALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92880
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/05/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Melanie PorterTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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(2) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kim Leung arrived at the facility to conduct a random 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 from 6:30am to 5:30pm. Licensee stated that during the summer, children would be taken to the movie nearby every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 12pm.
OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire upstairs, bathroom downstairs across from the stairs leading to upstairs, garage
· The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios with licensee and assistant provider Dianira Martin present supervising 6 children at time of this inspection
· Appropriate supervision provided during inspection
· A working telephone is present. During inspection, licensee requested to change the phone # on records to (562) 458-6755.
· Fully-charged fire extinguisher is available. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the licensee during this inspection and found to be functioning.
· Hazardous medication and supplements stored in unlocked/unlatched kitchen drawer and cabinet, and cleaning solution stored in the sink cabinet of the bathroom are accessible to the children in care
· No guns or weapons present at this time as stated by the Licensee. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS ALL GUNS, WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION MUST BE KEY-LOCKED SEPARATELY AND MADE INACCESSIBLE PER TITLE 22 REGULATIONS.
· Stairs are barricaded at the bottom
· Verification of control of property on file (owner)
· License, Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 4/20/2021 for licensee and 11/27/2019 for assistant
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/11/2012
· 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2019
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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: PORTER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842118
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/05/2019
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POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/08/2019
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines...which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed medication and supplements stored in unlocked/unlatched kitchen drawer
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Deficiency was corrected during inspection when licensee removed the hazards from the bathroom and the kitchen. Licensee also made that particular bathroom off limit to children by using a child proof door knob cover.
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and cabinet, and cleaning solution stored in the sink cabinet of the bathroom where accessible to the children in care. That presented potential risks to the children's safety.
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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: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PORTER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842118
VISIT DATE: 07/05/2019
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40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov
- Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility’s phone numbers must be on file at all times.
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and other similar items are prohibited
- The applicant is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled
- Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
- Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.
- Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov
- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).
v - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8662 – 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. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days to complete training as required. This training requirement may be directly met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ and are provided in English and Spanish. If no training is made available in a required person’s primary language then those persons shall be exempt from this requirement
During inspection, licensee was advised to visit the following websites for information and guidance on safe sleep practices:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PORTER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842118
VISIT DATE: 07/05/2019
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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.
· Fireplace is properly barricaded
· The home is clean and orderly with proper ventilation for safety and comfort
· Outside play area is properly fenced
· Current roster on file
· Documentation of fire drills on file. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 5/18/2019 and earthquake drill on 6/20/2019 per the drill log.
· Licensee and assistants have completed the Mandated Reporter Training in 2018 - AB1207. SB792 Adult Immunization requirements met.
· Criminal record clearances are required prior to all adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 7/5/2019 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
· Facility is not currently providing IMS Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. Prior to any IMS being 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
· For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Rick-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep

The following was reviewed with the licensee(s):
- AB 1819 – Smoking prohibition on the premises of Family Child Care Homes, effective January 1, 2015 – This bans smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family child care home, and in those areas of the family child care home where children are present. This change in law was based on demonstrated negative health effects of second and “third hand” smoke on children. Third hand smoke generally refers to the residue from tobacco smoke that sticks to surfaces after the secondhand smoke has cleared.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PORTER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842118
VISIT DATE: 07/05/2019
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See LIC809D for cited deficiency. Appeal rights discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date.

During the exit interview, licensee Melanie Porter confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279, LIC508 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. This also applies to any adult PRIOR to them moving into the home or who currently lives in the home. Also, PRIOR to employment of any adult, you must submit the LIC508, TB screening and obtain a background clearance through LIVESCAN.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND IS TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PORTER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842118
VISIT DATE: 07/05/2019
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- AB 2621 – Public information posted on the internet, effective January 1, 2015 – The Department shall post licensing reports for Family Child Care Homes on its Internet Web site. This information will be updated at least monthly on the website and will span the preceding five-year period.
- AB 2386 – Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations, effective January 1, 2015 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1975.543 - Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections
- AB 2236 – Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2015 – Enacts new civil penalties in cases where the Department determines that a violation of licensing standards resulted in the death or serious injury, or constitutes physical abuse of a child in care. The bill establishes an appeal procedure specific to these civil penalties. The bill also expands the scope of the Child Health and Safety Fund in order to assist parents in securing alternative child care when a Child Care Center or Family Child Care Home license has been suspended or revoked. These civil penalty amounts are scaled in relation to the total capacity of all of the licensee’s facilities and not just the specific facility cited or limited to that facility type.
- SB 277 – Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 - it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons.
- AB290 – Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 - – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 - each family day care home licensee who provides care, shall have at least one hour of childhood nutrition training as part of the preventive health practices course or courses.
- SB792 – Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 – In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.622(a)(1) - 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 or they may provide a statement declining the vaccination. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
- AB2231 (2016) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 – For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For a Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected.
NOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior.
- Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron RossTELEPHONE: (951) 784-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kim LeungTELEPHONE: (951) 529-4713
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/05/2019
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