376627668-7-2-2021-51-CC-ALMA-C4JNNP-20210702103705

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376627668
Report Date: 07/02/2021
Date Signed: 07/02/2021 10:37:15 AM

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:	MENDS-COLE, JESSICA & BROWN, CANDACE FCC		FACILITY NUMBER:	376627668
ADMINISTRATOR:	JESSICA MENDS-COLE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 494-9889
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92123
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	07/02/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Candace Brown		TIME COMPLETED:	10:50 AM

NARRATIVE
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 7/2/21 at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an unannounced Annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Candace Brown. Licensee Jessica Mends-Cole was away on vacation. The 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Also present in the home were adult daughter Brittney Dodd, who was dropping off her child, licensee’s own minor grandchild, and zero day care children. Proper supervision and ratios were observed. The 3a40 BC fire extinguisher carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons 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. Licensee Jessica Mends-Coles' First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 1/29/22. Licensee Candace Brown’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 4/24/21, but she is enrolled in a CPR class on 7/13/21. Licensee stated will email copy of her certificate upon completion. Licensees meet immunization requirements. Licensee Jessica Mends-Cole's Mandated Reporter Training expired 5/4/20 and Licensee Candace Brown's Mandated Reporter Training expired 5/4/20. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: the dining room, living room (past the arch way), the kitchen, Bathroom #1, Bedroom #2, and the back yard. Off limits areas include: Bedroom #1, Bedroom #3, Bathroom #2, and the attached garage and are made inaccessible through use of door locks and safety gates. All poisons, cleaners and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and are placed up on high surfaces. (Continued on LIC809 page 2)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Pack	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2209
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: MENDS-COLE, JESSICA & BROWN, CANDACE FCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376627668
	VISIT DATE: 07/02/2021

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(LIC809 page 2)

There is no fireplace in the home. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home has a fully fenced backyard available for outdoor activities.

Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility, corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA Mangina reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. LPA Mangina directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information.

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.

See LIC 809D for Deficiency cited during visit and LIC9102s for Technical Assistances given.

An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee. The Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) along with a copy of this the report (LIC809) their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA observed LIC 9213 (Notice of Site visit) was posted during today's visit. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Pack	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2209
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: MENDS-COLE, JESSICA & BROWN, CANDACE FCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376627668
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/02/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 07/16/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	1596.8662(b)(1)...Training for mandated reporter who is licensed daycare provider...(b)(1) on or before 3/30/2018 a person who ...is a licensed child care provider...or employee of a licensed child care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training......
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee Jessica Mends-Cole's Mandated Reporter Training expired 5/4/20 and Licensee Candace Brown's Mandated Reporter Training which expired 5/4/20. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Renesha Pack	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2209
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/02/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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