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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543909494
Report Date: 09/17/2021
Date Signed: 09/17/2021 02:19:43 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	DOTSON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543909494
ADMINISTRATOR:	DOTSON, ALMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 303-6312
CITY:	TULARE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93274
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	09/17/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Alma Dotson		TIME COMPLETED:	02:35 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	On 09/17/21 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Her and Jeovanna Yanez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Alma Dotson. Also present was Licensee’s husband David Dotson. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, bedroom, daycare room, bathroom and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of spinning door knob covers. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 303-6312. LPAs 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. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Continued on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane Matsubara	TELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5422
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: DOTSON, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543909494
	VISIT DATE: 09/17/2021

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There is one small dog. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 04/08/21. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 05/03/23. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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.

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

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Alma Dotson.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Duane Matsubara	TELEPHONE: (559)650-7855
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy Her	TELEPHONE: (559) 341-5422
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/17/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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