198400161-12-6-2022-54-CC-WBIS-CLUQXZ-20221206113422

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400161
Report Date: 12/06/2022
Date Signed: 12/06/2022 11:34:32 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2022 11:34 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	MEYERS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198400161
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALMA MEYERS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 841-8403
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90815
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	12/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Alma Meyers		TIME COMPLETED:	11:50 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Licensee Alma Meyers who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed the Licensee and cleared adult assistant caring for 5 children (three preschool, two infants). Per Licensee there are 14 children enrolled attending at various times. Individuals residing in the home have been noted. At Approximately 9:30am LPA conducted an inspection of all areas of the facility sketch. This is a two story home which consists of five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the living room, den, two bedrooms, dining room, and back yard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: all other bedrooms (including upstairs), one bathroom and the garage. LPA informed Licensee to ensure that items such as lotions, perfumes, colognes, nail polish, and similar items are always inaccessible. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. LPA observed safe toys and play equipment indoors and outdoors. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Licensee has two large pet dogs and one cat. LPA allows one dog and one cat to be accessible and places the other dog in a kennel during outdoor play. LPA observed the dog and cat to be friendly however LPA advised Licensee to provide extra care and supervision as animals may be unpredictable. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPA informed Licensee that poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure that all medicines, chemicals, cleaners, paints, sharp objects, grills, propane, and similar hazardous items must be inaccessible at all times. Per Licensee there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any. The Emergency Disaster Plan, Parents Rights and License was posted on a poster board. Per Licensee there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water and LPA did not observe any on the premises. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher is fully charged and is due for service May 2023.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MEYERS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400161
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the living room were tested and are in operable condition. LPA observed the Licensee and staff have the current Mandated Reporter training which expires August, 2024. LPA observed the Licensee/Staff documentation indicating immunization regarding MMR, DTAP and TB.

At approximately 10:00am LPA reviewed five children's files which include the documentation such as: Parent's Rights, Personal, Affidavit for Liability insurance, Identification and Emergency, Consent for Emergency Treatment, Additional Children in Care, Safe Sleep forms and Immunization records. There was a miscommunication last year between LPA and Licensee regarding Safe Sleep 15 minute documentation. A technical violation was assessed and Licensee is now implemented for children under two.

The following was discussed: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. LPA advised to ensure all adults that come into the home are fingerprint cleared and associated.

No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. Licensee's CPR expires July 13, 2023

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the child's condition. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping The plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA discussed the form and explained that the LIC 9227 form that is available on CCLD website.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MEYERS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400161
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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The Licensee was advised on the inaccessibility of hazards, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. LPA informed Licensee regarding PIN 20-24-CCP. LPA discussed LIC 311D - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent’s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices which always Baby is sleeping on his/her back. Capacity Handout (Small & Large) was provided during this inspection. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (use LIC624B for written report). Mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com. Licensee and staff have the required current Mandated Reporter training.

LPA informed Licensee information regarding with Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP. LPA also discussed Entrance Checklist form, Capacity and Ratio, and Items not Permitted. LPA explained these regulations and advised Licensee to ensure that she provides care and supervision adhering to the information provided.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights was provided. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Alma Meyers.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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