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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334808418
Report Date: 04/08/2024
Date Signed: 04/08/2024 02:00:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/08/2024 02:00 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334808418
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SOUHER ANDREWS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 322-2607
CITY:	CATHEDRAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92234
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	04/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Souher (Sue) Andrews		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

NARRATIVE
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	On 04/08/2024 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured the home inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Licensee Souher (Sue) Andrew’s assistants (S2 and S3) were also present during the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Off-limits areas include: all bedrooms, hallway bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, and back area beyond the iron fence in the backyard. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection. A working telephone was present with current number on file. An appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection. Fireplace was properly screened to prevent access by children in care. All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations. Facility is a one-story home. Verification of control of property on file (Escrow document). Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted. Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 03/13/2025. Pediatric CPR and first aid certification expires on 06/2024. Continues on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334808418
	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

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Preventative health and safety training was completed.
Licensee confirmed there are no bodies of water on the premises at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water.
Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present.
A current roster of children on file.
Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file; last drill was conducted on 02/22/2024.
Children’s records were complete.
Staff records were not complete. LPA did not observe documentation of all required immunizations for S2 was maintained.
Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov.
Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov.
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200.
Resident and/or staff records reviewed during today’s inspection indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

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 five 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334808418
	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

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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-and-resources/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.

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) or (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/.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334808418
	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

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Based on LPA’s observations, interviews conducted, and/or records reviewed, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the licensee, Souher (Sue) Andrews, that this report dated 04/08/2024 documents one Type B citation as there was a potential risk to the health of children in care.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Souher (Sue) Andrews. Durin the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tiffanie Diep
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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Created By: Tiffanie Diep On 04/08/2024 at 01:13 PM

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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334808418
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not ensure required immunizations were maintained for all personnel which poses a potential health risk to children in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/08/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LPA discussed the requirement to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers. Licensee agreed to provide proof of required immunizations for their spouse/assistant to LPA by 05/08/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Aaron Ross

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Tiffanie Diep

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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