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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434402379
Report Date: 11/21/2019
Date Signed: 11/21/2019 10:58:59 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:GORDON, PAMELAFACILITY NUMBER:
434402379
ADMINISTRATOR:GORDON, PAMELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 257-5425
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95129
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
11/21/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:19 AM
MET WITH:Pamela GordonTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the home today. LPA met with Pamela Gordon, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's visit to her. Also present today was licensee's assistant Amanda Mikaelsson. There were 7 day care children present at the time of LPA arrival. Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00 PM. The Licensee lives in the home.

LPA toured the indoor or and outdoor areas of the home. Fire drills are conducted every 6 months and logged: last entry was 10/14/19. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off limit areas in the home are the hall way bathroom, and the right hand side yard. The site sketch was updated as of today 11/21/2019 to add bathroom and right hand side yard as off limits areas.

LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There are working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in the home. LPA observed a fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, other similar items and poisons are inaccessible to children.

LPA reviewed the files of 7 enrolled children, all the files have all of the required documentation and immunization's.

REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE (PAGE #2 - REPORT DATED 11/21/2019:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy KnightTELEPHONE: (408) 334-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pietro HernandezTELEPHONE: (408) 598-9250
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GORDON, PAMELA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434402379
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2019
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Licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certificate that expires on 10/14/2020, Her assistant Amanda Mikaelsson is in the process of updating her CPR and First Aid certificate.

Website for resource information: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates

LPA also provided the e-mail address for the advocates in order to be added to the quarterly newsletter mailing list, childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

There were no Title 22 Deficiencies cited during this inspection.

LPA conducted an exit interview with the Licensee .

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy KnightTELEPHONE: (408) 334-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pietro HernandezTELEPHONE: (408) 598-9250
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GORDON, PAMELA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434402379
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2019
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

A review of staff records today indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12- month period

Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee. Licensee understands that she must be present in the home at least 80 percent of the hours the day care is in operation and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options. The Licensee states that she does transport children and understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick child, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat-related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed.

LPA informed Licensee that Licensing forms and Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA discussed with and provided Lead Safety Information (AB2370) to the Licensee.
LPA discussed and provided Safe Sleep Child Care information to the Licensee.
LPA discussed and provided Healthy Beverages in Child Care information (AB2084) to Licensee.
REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE (PAGE #3 - REPORT DATED 11/21/2019:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy KnightTELEPHONE: (408) 334-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pietro HernandezTELEPHONE: (408) 598-9250
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2019
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