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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005956
Report Date: 07/06/2023
Date Signed: 07/06/2023 11:45:10 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/06/2023 11:45 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:SMITH FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198005956
ADMINISTRATOR:SMITH, FRANCESFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 573-0937
CITY:MONTEREY PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91755
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 7DATE:
07/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Francis Smith TIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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At 9:05 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Francis Smith, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 10 children currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 7 children present upon arrival- 2 being infants. Also present was licensee’s husband (assistant)

The licensee states that 2 adults currently live in the home. Per Licensee, they currently has 1 assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no weapons stored in the home.

This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen, the restroom located on the first floor, garage for activity space and backyard fenced.

Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include entire second floor, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and living room. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA observed a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs making second floor inaccessible.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/06/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Roxana Lopez On 07/06/2023 at 10:54 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE

FACILITY NUMBER: 198005956

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee and Assistant had expired AB1207 training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/04/2023
Plan of Correction
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Per Licensee, both her and her assistant will take the class and provide copies of certificate to LPA via email by POC due date of 8/4/2023. mandatedreporterca,com
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/06/2023


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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005956
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a off limits shed. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.

LPA Lopez did observed a fireplace in the family room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 7/6/2023 as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 5/19/2023

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the garage.

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and playpens were observed.

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 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.-------------------------pg 2. of 5 ---------------------------
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005956
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA observed the yard to be ready for water play- per licensee, children will have water play today and will be directly supervised at all times. There no pets in the facility.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 10:00 am children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.

The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 9/2023. There are first aid supplies available.

LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of immunization record. At 10:30 am LPA observed that both Licensee’s and assistant’s required AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate expired on 7/2/2023.

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005956
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Francis Smith, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005956
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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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

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Francis Smith

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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