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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700451
Report Date: 03/21/2023
Date Signed: 03/21/2023 11:36:53 AM

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700451
ADMINISTRATOR:WADE, ROBIN & FINNEY, JOHNFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 860-2364
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93550
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:42 AM
MET WITH:Robin WadeTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 PM
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On 3/21/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Wade & Finney Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee’s wife, Tamra Kochendarfer who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Robin Wade, and Johnny Finney were not in the facility. Johnny brought his children to the swimming lesson and Robin has to attend family event. No daycare children are attending today. According to Johnny, the facility is closed from 3/21/23 to 3/26/2023. Family members residing in the home include three adults (Licensee Wade and Licensee Finney, Finney’s spouse and Finney’s adult son) and 3 children (16,8 and 6). Pre Guardian, the adult son (19 years old does not obtain a criminal record clearance.
This is a large family childcare facility. During the inspection, LPA observed 0 childcare children. Per the licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 PM. Per Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS at this time.
The home is set up as follows: This is a two-story home with 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, living/family room, laundry room, loft, and garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/21/2023
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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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Main Area: Main care is provided in the Sunroom, formal dining and living rooms (at the entrance). Children use the bathroom located next to the dining room area. Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. During today’s inspection, LPA asked Licensee’s wife to sign the Declaration to make the backyard and Sunroom inaccessible to the childcare children
· Sunroom / Living rooms/ Family room: In the sunroom area, LPA observed buckets on the floor during today’s visit. Pre licensee’s wife, the sunroom has leadking situation due to the rain this year. The Sunroom area is closed for right now. The childcare children are in the family room and living room area. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children.

· Children’s Bathroom (#1): Children use the bathroom next to the dining room. The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. The toilet and faucet are clean and operable, and the home has a refrigerator/freezer.

· Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children. All sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are unavailable to children in the kitchen, with child safety latches on cabinet doors and drawers. Sharp items and knives (upper cabinet).

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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· Backyard (Declaration): The backyard was inspected; The play area was NOT clear and clean of debris, and the play area is fenced (brick) and gated all around. LPA observed right site of the house has many items (chairs, trashs, wood, bike, trampoline, AC unit is not cover). There is a 2 feet retaining wall in the dirt, grassy, and sunroom. There is a basketball hoop (5 feet) and other age-appropriate toys. Parents will enter from the side gate through the backyard for sign-in/out; child temperature reading and hand sanitizing will be conducted.
· Off-limit: The areas include the home's entire upstairs without a safety gate, laundry room (safety gate is broken), and garage.
· Other
v AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home. LPA does not observe a cover to make the unit inaccessible to children.
v Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were no bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water.
v Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children.
v Food: The licensee is enrolled in Food program. The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Or the food is brought from home. The containers were labeled with the children’s names and properly stored or refrigerated.
v Fire extinguisher (2A10BC): LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and located in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall.
v Fireplace: . LPA observed a fireplace that was NOT properly screened via a mirror glass barrier which it accessible to children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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v Hanging window blind cords: The cords are inaccessible to children.
v Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children.
v Medications and cleaning solutions: Cleaning compounds are locked in the upper kitchen cabinet without a child safety latch. Detergents are stored in the laundry without a fenced-off gate which made accessible to. Per the licensee, no Medications are in the home.
v Napping: Children will nap in the designated areas (Living room or Family room) with adult supervision in the dining room. LPA observed mats and playpens.
v Pets: No pet
v Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone
v Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: During today’s inspection, the smoke detector was beeping and carbon monoxide devices tested operable.
v The First Aid kit is in the top kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual.
v Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
v Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms.
Documentation:
· Child files: LPA observed that children's files contained all required licensing documents.
· CPR/First Aid: LPA was unable to observe staff’s information due to the licensee has information with her.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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· Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: LPA was unable to observe staff’s information due to the licensee has information with her.
· Immunization: LPA was unable to observe staff’s information due to the licensee has information with her.
· Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: LPA shared the information with the licensee.
· The licensee post all required information
· Mandated Reporter Training: LPA was unable to observe staff’s information due to the licensee has information with her.
Ø Staff Personnel File: LPA was unable to observe staff’s information due to the licensee has information with her.
Ø The following information was discussed with the licensee:
ü Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files.
ü Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both.
ü The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times.
ü Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children's and provider's files and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.
ü Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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ü Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B
ü The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).
ü Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing support or exemption prior to the 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.
ü Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [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.
ü A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023
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ü Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
ü Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
ü The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban).
ü Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

ü The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ü A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to the licensee.

Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type A deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes.



An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee’s wife Tamra Kochendarfer.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2023
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Created By: Carol Heath On 03/21/2023 at 11:00 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: WADE & FINNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700451

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102370(d)(1)
Criminal Record Clearance
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited, The licensee's son (19 years old ) does not have his lifescan and asssociate to the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/21/2023
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The licensee will have 19 years old son complete the LiveScan and email the paperwork to LPA by 3/25/2023.
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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:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023


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