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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153807015
Report Date: 07/19/2024
Date Signed: 07/19/2024 01:51:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/19/2024 01:51 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153807015
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 319-5095
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	07/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Molly Caswell-Mears		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On 07/19/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christopher Burnias and Xona Xayavong conducted an Unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Molly Caswell-Mears. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that den, sitting room, master bedroom, family room, kitchen, nook, day care room, Room #3, and Bathroom #1 are used for providing care and are accessible to children. During inspection, Licensee stated that she wishes to make a second restroom accessible to children. Upon Inspecting the restroom, LPA determined that the restroom did not have any hazards present, and the restroom has been approved for use. Licensee provided an updated facility sketch to reflect the added restroom. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gate.

There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area.

All firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the family room room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 319-5095.

**Continued on LIC 809C**

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2024

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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807015
	VISIT DATE: 07/19/2024

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Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 05/04/23. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 01/06/26. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

Licensee Molly Caswell-Mears 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 safe sleep regulations with licensee Molly Caswell-Mears 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 Molly Caswell-Mears 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.

**Continued on LIC 809C**

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2024

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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CASWELL-MEARS, MOLLY FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153807015
	VISIT DATE: 07/19/2024

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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 Molly Caswell-Mears was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Molly Caswell-Mears. During the exit interview, the licensee Molly Caswell-Mears confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited

Licensee Molly Caswell-Mears was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Luisa Gavoutian	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7879
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias	TELEPHONE: 559-243-4588
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/19/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/19/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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