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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493004282
Report Date: 10/01/2024
Date Signed: 10/01/2024 12:59:44 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 10/01/2024 12:59 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:FOURSHA, GWENDOLEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
493004282
ADMINISTRATOR:FOURSHA, GWENDOLENFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(707) 529-4953
CITY:PETALUMASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94954
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
10/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:09 AM
MET WITH:Gwendolen FourshaTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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An unannounced visit was made to the facility today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Yang. A review of staff records on 10/01/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. There are currently three adults living in the home.

During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and an assistant were supervising eight children. The facility’s operating hours are 07:30am to 05:15pm, Mon through Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and/or child gates. The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The home's fireplace is screened and barricaded. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home. The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid and CA mandated reporter training certificate were reviewed and expire March 2026 and June 2026, respectively. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee stated that firearms and ammunition are not stored on the premises. Licensee confirmed that poisons are stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. Part of the home's backyard is on limits and fully fenced. The off limits areas are fenced and gated. There is an empty, above ground hot tub with a lockable hard cover located in an off limits area of the backyard. This area is fenced and gated. Five children's records were reviewed during today's inspection. Children's immunization records, identification and emergency forms, and notification of parent's rights forms were on file. The LPA reviewed completed infant 15 minute sleep check logs. Two staff files were reviewed during the inspection and contained the documents as specified on the inspection checklist. Continued on LIC 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yang YangTELEPHONE: 707-588-5026
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024
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: FOURSHA, GWENDOLEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 493004282
VISIT DATE: 10/01/2024
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The LPA provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as a resource. The licensee stated that she does not provide infant care. 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.

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



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, Gwendolen Foursha. There were no Title 22 regulations cited during today's inspection. During the exit interview, the Licensee 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 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: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yang YangTELEPHONE: 707-588-5026
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/01/2024
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