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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 485407403
Report Date: 11/23/2022
Date Signed: 11/23/2022 04:09:27 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/23/2022 04:09 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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405



FACILITY NAME:SIMONS, CHRISTINE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
485407403
ADMINISTRATOR:SIMONS, CHRISTINEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(707) 365-8757
CITY:VACAVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95687
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
11/23/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Christine SimonsTIME COMPLETED:
04:17 PM
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A annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elpidia Hernandez Torres. A review of staff records on 11/22/2022 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently Two adults living in the home.

During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and one assistant (S1)were supervising 12 children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are 07:30AM to 05:00PM, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are two bedrooms, laundry, garage, and side yard. They were made inaccessible by door knob slip covers, child safety gates and door locking mechanisms. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee has current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire in 2024. Licensee wasn't able to produce AB 1207 Mandated reporter training certificate and advisory note was issued. S1 did not have immunizations printed out and on file an advisory note was issued. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. Poisons are locked with a key or combination lock. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a child lock. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the back yard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed. Six children's records were reviewed at 01:41 PM; required emergency information was observed to be on file. Four children C1,C2,C4,C6 were missing one or more doses of certain vaccinations a deficiency was issued. C4 and C6 did not have sleep log an advisory note was issued.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elpidia Hernandez TorresTELEPHONE: (707) 771-5568
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/23/2022
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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: SIMONS, CHRISTINE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 485407403
VISIT DATE: 11/23/2022
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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.

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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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.

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Christine Simons.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elpidia Hernandez TorresTELEPHONE: (707) 771-5568
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/23/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/23/2022 04:09 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405


FACILITY NAME: SIMONS, CHRISTINE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 485407403

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 11/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, Four (C1,C2,C4,C6) out of six children's records were missing one or more doses of certain vaccinations. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/07/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee has agreed to submit a picture of the four childrens blue CDPH 286 updated by 12/07/2022 via email, mail or fax. Email: elpidia.hernandez-torres@dss.ca.gov
Mail: 1450 Neotomas Ave Suite 100 Santa Rosa CA 95405
Fax: (707) 588-5099
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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: Leslie LeporiTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elpidia Hernandez TorresTELEPHONE: (707) 771-5568
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/23/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/23/2022
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