566215382-5-24-2023-17-CC-EBAY-CS5T3A-20230524142201

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215382
Report Date: 05/24/2023
Date Signed: 05/24/2023 02:22:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2023 02:22 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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME:	DUTTER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	566215382
ADMINISTRATOR:	BRITTANY DUTTER		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 794-1485
CITY:	OJAI	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93023
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Brittany Dutter		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 5/24/23, 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and Giovani.Gonzalez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Brittany Dutter and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH's playroom, hall bathroom,kitchen and backyard are used for child care, while the upper story and remainder of the home is excluded. LPAs observed a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell to the upper level. At the time of the inspection LPAs observed no children present. The home is void of hazardous items and the bathroom the children use for care is clean and free of toxins. Medication is stored in an excluded area of the home. Sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds are stored in the kitchen under the sink that is locked and inaccessible to children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed are age appropriate. Required licensing forms and documents are posted on the wall of the FCCH's play area. The FCCH has a fireplace in an area that is not accessible to the children. LPAs observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors in the child care area were tested at 12:15 PM and found to be operable. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was last serviced on 7/1/22. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The backyard is enclosed by a wooden fencing and the footing in the area is varied. LPAs observed toys and play equipment of various age groups. Licensee is reminded that children access age appropriate toys and play equipment. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. LPAs observed stairs that are blocked off by a safety gate when children are present. LPAs also observed a sandbox that has a mesh cover. LPAs observed no bodies of water on site. CONT 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023

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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: DUTTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 566215382
	VISIT DATE: 05/24/2023

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A sampling of the children's records were reviewed. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as well as immunization records, amongst other required documents. LPAs also reviewed documentation noting the children's sleep checks in 15 minute intervals. The Licensee's records were also reviewed and found to be current. Pediatric CPR and First Aid (EMSA approved) expires on 3/24/24, while Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 03/01/25. Licensee informed LPAs that there are firearms and ammunition on site. LPAs reviewed storage of firearms and ammunition. LPAs noted that they are stored separately.

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

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.

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 for additional resource. LPAs 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.

No deficiencies were cited on todays visit.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Appeal Rights were given.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Brittany Dutter. .

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin Baddley	TELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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