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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423690
Report Date: 04/26/2022
Date Signed: 04/26/2022 12:43:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/26/2022 12:43 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:POWELL-PRATER, NIKISHAFACILITY NUMBER:
013423690
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 1DATE:
04/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:25 AM
MET WITH:Nikisha Powell-PraterTIME COMPLETED:
12:53 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst Lisa Dyer conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection due to a location change. Present was the applicant and one preschool child.
Facility Location: At 9:45 a.m., the following was observed: The home was toured and consists of 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, family room and kitchen. Applicant will be utilizing (downstairs) the living room, dining room, two downstairs bedrooms and the bathroom for her day care area. Off limits areas are the family room, kitchen and entire upstairs: 4 bedrooms and one bathroom. These areas will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors; door knob covers; gates and visual supervision.
Facility Review: Home is neat and clean, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Children will sleep on cots. It was discussed that infants will need to sleep in cribs or pack 'n plays. There are toys and play space available. There is child sized furniture. Stairs are blocked with child gates. Isolation area for sick children will be in the downstairs bedroom. There are no toxins accessible today. There is a 3-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher, smoke detector (tested), carbon monoxide detector (tested) and a first aid kit. Per applicant, there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Applicant has two water fixtures in the dining room. Fixtures are filled with rocks so water cannot pool at the bottom. These are not to be used during day-care hours. Both fireplaces are screened. She has a cell phone and a home phone. Backyard is not safe for child play and will not be licensed. Children will play in the front yard. Pets consist of 2 bulldogs, 1 yorkie, 1 cocker spaniel, 1 pit bull, and fish. Adults that live in the home are fingerprint cleared.
Training: Applicant has completed Preventative Health Training on 12/11/2021. CPR/First Aid Training expires 10/31/22. Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires 2/22/24. The applicant's husband is the owner of the property, and verification was viewed.
Technical Assistance During Inspection: LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. (continued)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/26/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: POWELL-PRATER, NIKISHA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423690
VISIT DATE: 04/26/2022
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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.
Applicant was instructed to conduct and document periodic fire and disaster drills. Discipline methods were discussed. Applicant will use redirection. She was instructed that spanking is not allowed.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant, 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 applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the Unites 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.
The handout, "A Child Care Provider's Guide to Safe Sleep" was provided and discussed.
Applicant was informed that baby bouncers, johnny jumpers, and saucer chairs were not allowed in the home. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Also discussed: children in parked vehicles; substitutes; training videos; changes to the facility; fingerprinting/association; advertisements; on-limit areas, large family child care homes, smoking and Zero Tolerance Regulations. Applicant was reminded that Mandated Child Abuse Training, as well as First Aid/CPR training is required to be completed every 2 years.
It was specifically discussed with the licensee that the backyard area could not be used for her child care.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. (continued)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2022
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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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: POWELL-PRATER, NIKISHA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423690
VISIT DATE: 04/26/2022
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To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Or, For CCL Updates, go to www.ccld.ca.gov. Click the "Receive Important Updates" box. Enter your e-mail address for the Child Care Advocate Program.
Applicant was given Title 22 regulations, and was requested to enroll in Guardian Background Check to manage their employee roster and manage the background check process.

Websites:
Community Care Licensing: https://www.cdss.ca.gov
Mandated Reporter Training - www.mandatedreporterca.com. (Child Care Providers Module).
Alameda County Public Health Department Website: www.acphd.org
Guardian Background Check: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

It is recommended that a license be issued to this Family Day Care Home pending receipt of all final clearances and the completion of all requirements. This license will be effective today, April 26, 2022.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Nikisha Powell-Prater. Appeal rights were given.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Phyllis Dyer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2022
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