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25 | On 05/22/19 at 1:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Faridokht Shehabi's family day care. Licensee, Faridokht (also known as Faye) was not present at home and LPA was greeted by Helpers, Hengameh Sefati and Mahboobeh Firoozmanesh. LPA explained the purpose of today's inspection and Helpers stated that Faye stepped out for shopping just a little while back. Also present in the home were 10 day care children - three infants, seven preschool age. Facility is in compliance with required ratios today. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Adults who are over the age of 18 and reside in the home is only the Licensee.
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on 05/06/19. All required postings were observed and complete.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection:
INDOOR SPACE: The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children in the home. LPA observed a container of cleaning powder in the children restroom placed in the cabinet under the sink. There was no child proof latch or lock on the cabinet, making the poisons accessible to them. Furniture and equipment, such as cribs, mats, feeding chairs, and tables were age appropriate and in good condition. There were no baby walkers or bouncers observed on the premise during today’s inspection. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe any wall heaters. A fireplace in the Play Room was barricaded by a book shelf. In-Use areas are: Play Room, Restroom downstairs and Garage converted into a storage and supplies room, mostly used by Helpers to store refrigerated food and change diapers. There was a fish aquarium filled with water and live fish in the garage converted storage room. It was placed high on a table and had a top lid cover. Off limit areas in the home are: Kitchen and Entire second floor upstairs, stairs leading to it is fenced off.
OUTDOOR SPACE: The outdoor space used is the front patio and play equipment was observed to be maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. Facility appeared to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents during today’s inspection.
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Type B
06/21/2019
Section Cited
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1596.8662(b)(1) | 1
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7 | On or before March 30, 2018, a person who on, January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee if a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training […] and shall complete renewal […] every two years […] | 1
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7 | LPA provided the web address https://www.mandatedreporterca.com for Licensee to access the required training. BY POC DUE DATE 06/21/19 Licensee and Helpers 1,2 and 4 will complete the training and send a copy of the Certificate of Completion to Licensing Office. |
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14 | This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on today’s inspection, Licensee and Helpers 1,3 and 4 do not have completed Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207. Licensee stated that she was unaware of this requirement. This poses a potential risk to the children. | 8
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Type B
06/21/2019
Section Cited
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7 | HEALTH & SAFETY CODE. Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. […]. The day care center shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations. | 1
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7 | BY POC DUE DATE 06/21/19 Licensee will obtain documentation of the required Measles, Pertussis and Influenza immunization for Helpers 1 and 2. A copy of the documentation will be sent to the Licensing Office as proof of correction. |
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14 | This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Helpers 1 and 2 have been working at the day care, but do not have documentation that they are immunized against Measles, Pertussis and Influenza. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. | 8
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Type B
06/21/2019
Section Cited
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7 | Licensees and any adult in the home, shall provide evidence of a current tuberculosis clearance, performed and signed by a physician not more than one year old. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: | 1
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7 | BY POC DUE DATE, Licensee agreed to obtain evidence of Helpers 1, 2 and 3 Tuberculosis clearance that is not more than 1 year old. A copy of the clearance will be sent to Licensing Office. |
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14 | Per LPA's review of files, Helpers 1, 2 and 3 do not tuberculosis clearances on file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. | 8
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05/22/2019
Section Cited
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7 | Operation of a Family Child Care Home: Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: | 1
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7 | Type A citation was issued. Licensee removed the cleaning powder immedaitely and this citation was cleared during the inspection today. Licensee stated she will ensure that all poisons are stored inaccessible to children. |
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14 | LPA observed a container of cleaning powder stored in the cabinet under the sink in the restroom used by children. Cabinet did not have a latch or lock. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. | 8
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14 | Due to the issuance of a Type A Citation during today's inspection, a copy of this Licensing Report must be given to each existing parent by the end of today or next day child is in care, and to the parent of children enrolled over the next 12 months. In addition, a copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be signed by each parent and kept in each child's file. |
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