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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 093625096
Report Date: 08/08/2024
Date Signed: 08/08/2024 01:07:20 PM


COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

Document Has Been Signed on 08/08/2024 01:07 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:HESTER, LISAFACILITY NUMBER:
093625096
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HESTER, LISAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 781-3556
CITY:EL DORADOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95762
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 12DATE:
08/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Lisa HesterTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 08/08/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Erwina Pascual-Golamco, met with Licensee, Lisa Hester, for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of 12 children in care being supervised by the licensee and an assistant. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include: entire upstairs, laundry room, garage, both side yards. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPAs observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPAs observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed fireplace and stairs within the home are properly barricaded to meet regulations. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPAs observed firearms and ammunition were stored separately in locked safes and verified they were locked, secured, and stored to meet regulation requirements. LPAs observed pool is fully enclosed with mesh fencing with metal support rods in between panels, that is at least 5 foot high, and has an outward swinging gate with a self-latching device.

LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 05/2024. LPAs reviewed records of children’s files and staff files, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 06/2025. Licensee and assistant have current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 06/2025. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years. 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/08/2024
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 CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: HESTER, LISA
FACILITY NUMBER: 093625096
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2024
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LPA verified the licensee is aware of practicing all safe sleep regulations. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

No Title 22 deficiencies were cited based on today’s inspection.

During the exit interview, the licensee, Lisa Hester, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lisa Hester. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soleil Marx
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/08/2024
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