330920543-4-5-2024-09-CC-GSEA-D4UKAN-20240501074411

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330920543
Report Date: 04/05/2024
Date Signed: 04/05/2024 03:26:34 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/05/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Susan Brewer

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20240305084843

FACILITY NAME:	STRADER FAMILY DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	330920543
ADMINISTRATOR:	STRADER, B.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(951) 660-5037
CITY:	RIVERSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92509
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	04/05/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:20 PM
MET WITH:	Brenda Strader, licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:35 PM

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Physical Plant-Licensee does not maintain the facility free of clutter
Physical Plant-Licensee does not provide a safe environment for the day care children

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On the above date and time Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility for the purpose of concluding a complaint investigation into the above allegations and to deliver findings. The LPA was greeted by a staff member and granted entry into the home. Per staff, the licensee was to return soon form a transportation run. LPA took a census was taken of 3 children in care. The licensee arrived at 2:40 PM with an additional 9 school age children and took over the inspection.

On 03/12/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado, initiated the investigation, conducted observations, interviews and obtained photos pertinent allegations. On today's date LPA Susan Brewer, met with the licensee Brenda Strader and the following was discussed.

1st allegation: It was reported that the Licensee does not maintain the facility free of clutter due miscellaneous items scattered throughout the home, creating a hazardous and uncomfortable enviornment for daycare children. Continued on LIC9099-C Page 2

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion: 0

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/05/2024

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

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 09-CC-20240305084843

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: STRADER FAMILY DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 330920543
	VISIT DATE: 04/05/2024

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1st allegation continued: On 03/12/2024 LPAs Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado, inspected the indoor activity areas and observed bedroom 2 to have un-mounted shelving and propped up against the bed, sewing supplies, pushpins, needles and other crafting supplies located in the room. LPAs observed clutter of craft items, tools, boxed electronic peripherals, and miscellaneous home supplies such as light bulbs, batteries, home fresheners located in the dining room. LPAs observed children's equipment, clothing, throws, located the living room and hallways open and accessible to daycare children. LPAs observed the outdoor refrigerator designated for children to have expired condiments with beginning stages of mold.

2nd allegation: It was reported that the licensee does not provide a safe environment for day care children due to the licensee stacking items on large unstable shelving and bookcase in a narrow hallways, which is creating a barrier for children to walk or utilize the indoor activity areas. LPAs observed the shelving in the hallway and verified the shelving to be stable. However, during the inspection of the outdoor activity area LPAs observed propane tanks, wheel barrel, ladders, and miscellaneous equipment for landscaping, decorating and home projects which were accessible to children. LPAs also observed miscellaneous hygiene hair, nail, facial and dental products to be accessible to daycare children. In addition, the LPAs observed a body of sitting water up to 4 inches deep in a large planter along the passageway to the outdoor activity area, making it accessible to daycare children.

By their own admission, the licensee Brenda Strader stated that the facility was cluttered and they made necessary steps to correct the issues. Based LPA Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado's observations, interviews which were conducted with pertinent parties and licensee's own admission the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.

The potential hazards were addressed with the licensee and corrected during the annual required inspection conducted on 03/12/2024, therefore deficiencies were not cited during today's inspection. On today's date LPA Susan Brewer verified the licensee made additional corrections since 03/12/2024. No violations were observed on today's date. The licensee was informed that California Code of Regulations Title 22 102417(b) the home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort... and California Code of Regulations Title 22 102417(g) the home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child...An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Brenda Strader and appeal rights were explained, copies of the report and appeal rights were left with the licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days for public review.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/05/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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