525407763-7-15-2020-13-CC-CWIT-BRJT8R-20200715143045

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 525407763
Report Date: 07/13/2020
Date Signed: 07/15/2020 02:30:53 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME:	PALMER, KRISTI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	525407763
ADMINISTRATOR:	PALMER, KRISTI		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(530) 776-8226
CITY:	REDBLUFF	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	96080
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	07/13/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	04:00 PM
MET WITH:	Kristi Palmer		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	The facility pre-licensing inspection was conducted via tele-inspection due to the current state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 outbreak by Licensing Program Analyst, Wisehart. The applicant is requesting a license for a capacity of 14. Services will be available 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. The residence is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. There is two adults living in the home. The applicant was advised that all adults residing or working at the facility must have a criminal background clearance on file with CCLD. The applicant is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for adults working or residing in the home without a criminal record clearance. Children will have access to the day care room, living room; kitchen/dining room, and one bathroom. The homes off limits areas include the master bedroom/bath and 3 bedrooms which are inaccessible via locks. The poisons/chemicals will be stored in a shed in the back yard, which LPA confirmed during the tour, however, the shed will need a lock. The applicant understands that poisons shall be kept locked . The home appears clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during childcare hours. There is a working telephone. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, medicines, are stored out of the reach of children. The applicant stated no firearms or ammunition is stored on site currently, however, when moved to property they will be stored appropriately. The children in care will have access to age appropriate toys and equipment. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector. The carbon monoxide detector has to be installed and the fire extinguisher is rated at 2A10BC . The applicant stated children will use the backyard as an outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no permanent bodies of water on the property and none were observed. The licensee has a wood burning insert which has a secured fire fence around it. The fire clearance was approved by the local Fire authority on 7/6/20. The applicant currently is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) but would consider accepting a child with medical needs and the Licensee understands the need to file an IMS plan with CCL if accepting a child with those needs. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carrie Wisehart	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5824
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/13/2020

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2020

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, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: PALMER, KRISTI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 525407763
	VISIT DATE: 07/13/2020

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Parents will be required to sign insurance affidavits if the provider does not plan to purchase additional childcare liability insurance. Control of Property will be sent to CCL for the file. Parent's rights poster is posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. Children's records to be maintained were reviewed. The roster is to remain current at all times. Unusual Incident Report procedures were explained, to include notification before close of next business day and follow-up with written report within seven days. The applicant will maintain current on Pediatric CPR and First Aid (1/22) as well as Mandated Reporter Training (expires 6/10/21). The applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised by a fingerprinted adult with current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The applicant understands that children may only be transported by adults with a criminal record clearance and are never to be left unattended in a vehicle. The applicant clearly understands the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided and the limitations on the number of infants (birth to age 2) that may be cared for and when two of the children in care must be school aged. Smoking is prohibited at all times in those areas where childcare is provided. The Licensee understands that the use of baby walkers, bouncers or similar items are not approved equipment for use in licensed childcare homes.
The applicant understands the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family childcare home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website. http://ccld.ca.gov/. Megan's Law web site was provided (http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov). The licensee understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advanced notice. This report was reviewed and discussed with the applicant. Guide to Safe Sleeping Practices pamphlet was discussed along with the Flyer for Lead Exposure Testing.

Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5984
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carrie Wisehart	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-5824
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/13/2020

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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