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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 493005385
Report Date: 06/12/2020
Date Signed: 02/16/2021 05:50:10 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
FACILITY NAME:BETTER-STEFANSKI, MARGARITA FCCHFACILITY NUMBER:
493005385
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 4DATE:
06/12/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
05:15 PM
MET WITH:Margarita Better-StefanskiTIME COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leticia Rosales-Meza conducted a Zoom video conference Tele-Inspection Case Management with Margarita Better-Stefanski, Licensee in response to an increase capacity application received by the Department on 4/15/20. The licensee is requesting a capacity of 14. Due to COVID-19, the Department has suspended all field operations, and the Licensee has agreed to meet with LPA via video conference. On 04/23/20, the Sonoma County Fire Marshal granted the facility a fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 06/12/20 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 four adults living in the home.

During the Tele-Inspection, the licensee provided a virtual tour of the facility’s on limits areas and backyard. The day care space is the living room, family room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms (napping) only, and hallway bathroom. The "off-limits" areas of the home is the bathroom in the master bedroom, offices #1, and #2, (the garage space), and were made inaccessible by flip locks on the door to the garage and bathroom. The facility’s operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. Electrical outlets are covered and drapery cords are not accessible. The children's bathroom is free of toxins. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Latches are used on all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and flex locks underneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks. The fireplace has been made inaccessible with a screen. Mrs. Better-Stefanski states does not use the fireplace at all. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the home. The licensee has a current roster of children in care and has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's Tele-Inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There are no bodies of water on the property. Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid cards expire on 05/2020 for Licensee and assistant. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia RosalesTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5061
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 101 GOLF COURSE DR. STE. A-230
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
FACILITY NAME: BETTER-STEFANSKI, MARGARITA FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 493005385
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2020
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The Licensee's signature was not recorded on this Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809 & LIC 809-C), however, the Licensee was provided with a copy of this report; and the Licensee's proof of Read Receipt is on file. LPA also mailed a copy of this report to the Licensee.


There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.


The increase capacity to 14, as a Large Family Child Care Home is granted as of today, 6/12/20.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alexis HollonTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5036
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Leticia RosalesTELEPHONE: (707) 588-5061
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/12/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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