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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370811034
Report Date: 06/14/2023
Date Signed: 06/15/2023 07:47:33 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/15/2023 07:47 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:PATTERSON, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
370811034
ADMINISTRATOR:VERONICA PATTERSONFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 450-4547
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92113
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 7DATE:
06/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Veronica PattersonTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
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On 6/14/2023, at 1:30 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Meier conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Veronica Patterson. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a two story, three-bedroom, two and half-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: family room, business room, and half bathroom. Off limits areas include garage, kitchen, and upstairs bedrooms #1, #2, and #3 and bathroom #2 which are made inaccessible through the use baby gates, locks and doorknob covers. LPA informed licensee when children less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. Stairs are inaccessible to children through a baby gate.
Hours of operation hours are Monday – Sunday, 23 hours. There were seven (7) children present during the inspection, three (3) preschoolers, four (4) school age and one (1) assistant.

The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children’s use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The fireplace located in the family room is barricaded and inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy MeierTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PATTERSON, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370811034
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023
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LPA reviewed children’s files. Children’s files reviewed were complete and met regulations.

Licensee 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.

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 11/2024. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 02/2024. Immunization's met requirements. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 06/8/2022. Required documents are posted. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy were discussed. 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.

LPA discussed 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 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy MeierTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: PATTERSON, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370811034
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023
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LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

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. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

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/tion-process.

Per California Code of Regulations, three (3) Type B citations are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Veronica Thompson. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy MeierTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: PATTERSON, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370811034

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she has not conducted a fire and disaster drills every six months as required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 06/21/2023
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Licensee states she will conduct both drills with the children in care this week and then continue to do so once every six months as required by regulation. Licensee states she will submit a copy of the completed drill log to analyst by 06/21/23 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(1)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analyst interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she is not documenting the infant in care's sleeping status every 15 minutes as required by regulation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the child in care.
POC Due Date: 06/23/2023
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Licensee was provided with a sample Safe Sleep log and stated she will begin documenting infants sleeping status every 15 minutes. The Licensee will send a copy of the completed log for the dates of 6/15/23 - 6/22/23 to analyst by 6/23/23.
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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy MeierTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 06/15/2023 07:47 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: PATTERSON, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370811034

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023

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:
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Based on record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having the required LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infant in care which poses a potential health, safety to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/23/2023
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Licensees stated that they will ensure provide the required form LIC-9227 to the parents and will send a copy of completed signed form to the LPA as proof of correction by the due date of 6/23/2023.
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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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy MeierTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2232
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2023
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