376627668-6-30-2023-51-CC-KLAE-CTAQ2N-20230630114725

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376627668
Report Date: 06/30/2023
Date Signed: 06/30/2023 11:47:32 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/30/2023 11:47 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:	MENDS-COLE, JESSICA & BROWN, CANDACE FCC		FACILITY NUMBER:	376627668
ADMINISTRATOR:	JESSICA MENDS-COLE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(858) 737-4451
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92123
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	06/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:15 AM
MET WITH:	Candace Brown		TIME COMPLETED:	12:10 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 6/30/23 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Candace Brown and provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC126). The one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present were the Licensee and 4 daycare children. Helper Tamia Lenford arrived at approximately 10:45 AM. Proper supervision, ratios and capacity were observed. The 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 has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: living room, dining room, office and bathroom. Off limits areas include: kitchen, middle bedroom and master bedroom that includes a smaller bathroom and are inaccessible through use of safety gates, door knob covers and locks. Garage does not have entry in house and remains locked. The fireplace is screened. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee also stated that she will take them to the nearby park as well. Verification of control of property is on file. Property owner/Landlord notification and consent are on file. (continued on LIC809-C...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2023

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: 06/30/2023

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Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 7/10/23. Licensee meets immunization requirements and have completed Mandated Reporter Training which expires 7/5/23. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. Required documents are posted. LPA reviewed documentation of emergency drills and last fire drill was conducted on 4/10/23. LPA observed sleep logs completed for child present under two years of age.

Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, 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 Lane reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. LPA Lane directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

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 [or 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. (continued on LIC809-C...)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2023

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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: MENDS-COLE, JESSICA & BROWN, CANDACE FCC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376627668
	VISIT DATE: 06/30/2023

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

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/.

No deficiencies cited at this inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Candace Brown. 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 Candace Brown, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica Cuddy	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keturah Lane	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2223
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/30/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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