153905429-7-17-2024-57-CC-CBUS-D79ST3-20240717140852

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153905429
Report Date: 07/17/2024
Date Signed: 07/17/2024 02:09:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/17/2024 02:09 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:	SMITH, LASHONDA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153905429
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SMITH, LASHONDA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 735-5182
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	07/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Lashonda Smith		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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On 07/17/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christopher Burnias conducted an Unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Lashonda Smith. Also present was licensee’s assistants Tonisha Hall, and Candace Robertson. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 Am to 6:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, bathroom and day care room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of locks.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. 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 living room and is made inaccessible by a metal screen 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) 343-6297.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The Licensee stated that the backyard is currently not being used by the children and informed LPA that she plans to make the backyard inaccessible to children. An updated facility sketch was provided to LPA. During inspection, there were no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: SMITH, LASHONDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153905429
	VISIT DATE: 07/17/2024

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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 11/07/23. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 02/14/25. 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 Lashonda Smith 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 Lashonda Smith 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 Lashonda Smith 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/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2024

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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: SMITH, LASHONDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153905429
	VISIT DATE: 07/17/2024

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Licensee Lashonda Smith 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 Lashonda Smith. During the exit interview, the licensee Lashonda Smith 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 Lashonda Smith 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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