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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434407685
Report Date: 05/11/2022
Date Signed: 05/11/2022 12:47:44 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/11/2022 12:47 PM - 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:RICHIE, SONYAFACILITY NUMBER:
434407685
ADMINISTRATOR:RICHIE, SONYAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 224-8453
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95136
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Sonya RichieTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Cruz met with Sonya Richie, Licensee, for unannounced Required 1-year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed, Licensee's spouse, Jeffrey Richie, Licensee's two adult daughters, Ashley Richie & Jennifer Richie, Licensee's adult assistant, Taralynn Murphy and seven preschool children present in the home during today's inspection. The Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, posted inside the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Licensee stated that she, her spouse and her three children including son, Joshua Richie, are the adults living in the home, have clearances for Tuberculosis and Criminal Background/Child Abuse Index clearances.

There are no active waivers for this facility. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certification. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on 04/28/2022. Licensee stated she does not have an active Child Care Liability Insurance. Licensee has the required vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, & flu). Licensee stated she does not have a copy of her current Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. LPA reviewed seven children's files which were complete with the required forms.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/11/2022
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: RICHIE, SONYA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434407685
VISIT DATE: 05/11/2022
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LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the nursery room area of the home if necessary due to illness or communicable disease.

LPA observed the home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA also observed a fireplace blocked with a bookshelf. There are no open face heater units and stairs inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: four bedrooms with two bathrooms kitchen, living room and dining room. Off limit areas outside the home: right side of backyard, pool area and two storage sheds and attached garage. LPA observed the pool and hot tub at the backyard area with adequate fencing including an additional ground portable fence to keep the pool inaccessible to children.

LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and a fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee states that she has three dogs (Husky, Labrador and a small Terrier), and two cats in the home that are kept away from children. Licensee stated that the children are supervised during outdoor play with the dogs. Licensee stated that the pets have current vaccinations. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. All poisons are stored in high cabinets. The Licensee states that she does not administer medication to the day care children at this time.

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

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022
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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: RICHIE, SONYA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434407685
VISIT DATE: 05/11/2022
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Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time without a fully qualified adult present. Licensee states that she transports day care children. The Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.

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/process.

LPA provided Licensee with website resources on managing food allergies at school and handling medical emergencies related to food allergies.

CDC Managing Food Allergies at School
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm

American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children Medical Emergencies
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/When-to-Call-Emergency-Medical-Services-EMS.aspx

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Sonya Richie. A deficiency is cited during today's inspection.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022
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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: RICHIE, SONYA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434407685

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/11/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not obtain a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/10/2022
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Licensee will submit to LPA a proof of current Mandated Reporter Training certificate by POC date 6/10/22.
Section Cited
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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: Diana StephensonTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2128
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette CruzTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8312
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/11/2022
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