334843986-8-11-2023-09-CC-PORS-CULQZE-20230811123636

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334843986
Report Date: 08/11/2023
Date Signed: 08/11/2023 12:36:50 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334843986
ADMINISTRATOR:	DENNIS, VANESSA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 623-8936
CITY:	DESERT HOT SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92240
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	08/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:33 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee Vanessa Dennis		TIME COMPLETED:	12:50 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 date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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 - Friday, 05:30AM - 06:00PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, laundry room, and garage. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection. · A working telephone is present and current number on file. · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. · Toxins are locked. · Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Facility is a one-story home. · Verification of control of property on file. · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843986
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)1

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee stated that the last firedrill was conducted sometime last month but that the fire drill log has since been lost which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/25/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to conduct a fire/disaster drill and agrees to document said fire/disaster drill by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 08/25/2023. Licensee agrees to send proof of the fire/disaster drill and documentation to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the 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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843986
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee was unable to provide proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/25/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to complete the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) training by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 08/25/2023. Licensee agrees to send proof of the completed AB1207 to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date. www.mandatedreporterca.com

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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843986
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

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· Mandated Reporter Training expired on 01/2022. During record review, Licensee was unable to provide proof of updated Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) training certificate. Licensee stated they would retake the AB1207 training and provide proof of completion.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 09/11/2024.
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 05/22/2016.
· 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.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys.
· Current roster on file.
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills not on file – Licensee stated that last drill conducted last month but that the fire/disaster drill was not recorded. Licensee agreed to conduct a new fire/disaster drill and record the drill.
· Children’s records are complete.
· Employee’s records are not complete. Licensee was unable to provide proof of updated Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) training certificate.
· During facility tour, LPA observed the bathroom toilet seat in disrepair. Licensee stated that a new toilet seat has been obtained and will be changed over the weekend. Licensee also stated that various objects in the bathroom and in the walkway to the bathroom will be removed over the weekend as well.
· During facility tour, LPA observed two play pens with non-tight fitting sheets, blankets inside, and one playpen with a hanging object over the play pen. No infants or children observed in the playpens during this visit. LPA advised Licensee on safe sleep regulations. Licensee stated the sheets would be removed from the mattresses and Licensee immediately removed hanging object from the playpen. Additionally, Licensee stated that the blankets are used to help children fall asleep but are removed once the children are fully asleep.

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843986
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

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· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 08/11/2023 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA 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

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 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: DENNIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843986
	VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

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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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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.

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.

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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Vanessa Dennis 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 Vanessa Dennis.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023

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