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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573615541
Report Date: 11/01/2023
Date Signed: 11/01/2023 10:23:33 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:DEERING, STEFANIEFACILITY NUMBER:
573615541
ADMINISTRATOR:DEERING, STEFANIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 996-0863
CITY:WEST SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95691
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
11/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Stefanie DeeringTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Licensee, Stefanie Deering. LPA observed 10 children supervised by Licensee, and 2 Assistants. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. Off limit areas are all bedrooms and shed in the yard. The backyard is fenced. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee had recently installed a hot tub on the side yard. During the inspection today, LPA observed the hot tub is covered with a lid that supports the weight of an adult and locked on all 4 sides, per Title 22 regulations.

LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe.



REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809 C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin TjhiaTELEPHONE: 916-263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2023
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: DEERING, STEFANIE
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615541
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2023
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LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. 12 children's files, Licensee, and her Assistants’ files were reviewed. LPA discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. At least one staff has the CPR certification and the expiration date is 02/2025. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. LPA observed staff's immunization records at the facility during the inspection today.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

LPA 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 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days.

No Title 22 deficiencies observed in the areas evaluated during the inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina EngelmanTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5820
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin TjhiaTELEPHONE: 916-263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2023
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