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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846538
Report Date: 03/04/2025
Date Signed: 03/04/2025 01:25:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/04/2025 01:25 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:MILTON FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334846538
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MILTON, LA'QUANDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 343-3364
CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92262
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:La'Quanda MiltonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: (3) All bedrooms, kitchen, and garage

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios


· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection
· A working telephone is present and current number on file
· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children
· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
· Toxins are locked
· Weapons are not present at the facility according to the licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Facility is a single story home
· The licensee previously provided proof of control of property. (lease/rental agreement)
· Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the Licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The Licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/04/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: MILTON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846538
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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· Mandated Reporter Training completed on 7/11/2023
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 7/1/2025
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 6/21/2023
· The facility has an in-ground pool which is gated with a five foot mesh fencing. The door, of the fencing is, self latching/closing, and opens away from the pool, and has a locking mechanism. The fencing meets Title 22 regulations at this time. Additional pool safety equipment includes a 12 feet rescue pool with body hook, life ring (not USCG approved), and pool alarm that meets ASTM Standard F2208. However, the pool alarm could not be verified if operable during today's inspection. A daily log is also being kept and did not reflect any issues concerning the operation of the pool alarm.

· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys
· Current roster on file
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 12/30/2024
· Children’s records are complete
· Employee’s records are complete
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 3/4/2025 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee La'Quanda Milton 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 La'Quanda Milton of the importance of checking for recalled infant/child devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant/child devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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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: MILTON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846538
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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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)/ (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

- Licensee La'Quanda Milton 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.

- Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Licensee La'Quanda Milton was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.



- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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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: MILTON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846538
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee La'Quanda Milton.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE La'Quanda Milton, 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 will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please reach out to me or anyone at the Regional Office (RO). For additional information regarding the inspection and its CARE Tools and methods, please visit the Care Tools webpage at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025
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Citations on this Visit Report are Under Appeal!


Created By: Samuel Lopez On 03/04/2025 at 01:02 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: MILTON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846538

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Under Appeal
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Pool Safety
(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed floating alarm inside the pool but was not able to verify if it was in working condition. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/14/2025
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Licensee agrees to check and adjust the alarm to assure it is in working condition and submit proof that the alarm is in working condition to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 3/14/2025
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A life ring was observed however it was not approved by the United States Coast Guard, as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agrees to purchased an approved life ring and submit proof of purchase to the Riverside Child Care Regional office by 3/14/2025.
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:Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/04/2025


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