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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070215095
Report Date: 08/08/2023
Date Signed: 08/08/2023 01:12:49 PM


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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:HARRIS, LEDERELEFACILITY NUMBER:
070215095
ADMINISTRATOR:HARRIS, LEDERELEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 439-6355
CITY:RICHMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94806
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 3DATE:
08/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:20 AM
MET WITH:Lederele HarrisTIME COMPLETED:
01:24 PM
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On August 8, 2023 at 11:14am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Licensee Lederele Harris for the purpose of conducting an unannounced 1-year annual inspection. Present during today's inspection were the Licensee, Licensee's husband and daughter, both of whom are fingerprint cleared. Operating days and times are Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm.

The home is a single family home with three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, childcare room next to the garage, and a large backyard.

On Limit Areas - Childcare room adjacent to the house and the backyard.
Off Limit Areas - Garage, all three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen.
ISOLATION AREA - is in the playroom, on gliding chair next to the sliding door.

The Licensee had three children in care during today's visit, the children present were two preschool age children and a school-age child. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector in the daycare room, a working carbon monoxide detector in the hallway. Per the Licensee there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee has an expired CPR certificate and does not have a Mandated Reporter Certificate. The home has heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed the backyard to be clean with ample toys and activities for the children in care. Licensee has ample age-appropriate toys and learning materials in the home. Toxins, medicines, and hazardous items were inaccessible during today's inspection. The Licensee did not have a current fire drill log.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02. When any IMS is 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)
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira LozaTELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: HARRIS, LEDERELE
FACILITY NUMBER: 070215095
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023
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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, 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 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.
- 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/inspection-process.
- During the Exit Interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

There were three Type B deficiencies cited during today's visit. The Type B citations were for:
-Fire Drill Log
-Mandated Reporter Certificate
- Current CPR certificate
See LIC809-D for the citations and Plan of Correction

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Lederele Harris.
Report and Appeal Rights were provided.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira LozaTELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2023
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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: HARRIS, LEDERELE

FACILITY NUMBER: 070215095

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee state dthey could not find the Fire Drill log, thus the LPA could not review the recird to verify when it was last conducted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023
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The LIcensee shall conduct & document a fire drill and emai the LPA a copy of the updated fire drill log.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the Licensee did not have a Mandated Reporter certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023
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The Licensee shall take the Mandated Reporter course (MandatedReporterca.com) and email the LPA a copy of their current certificate no later than September 8, 2023.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira LozaTELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 08/08/2023 01:12 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: HARRIS, LEDERELE

FACILITY NUMBER: 070215095

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not have a current CPR certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023
Plan of Correction
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The LIcensee shall email the LPA a copy of a current CPR certificate no later than September 8, 2023.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Indira LozaTELEPHONE: 510-368-3672
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/08/2023
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