336300578-12-4-2024-10-CC-KWAS-DBMSWP-20241204131439

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300578
Report Date: 12/04/2024
Date Signed: 12/04/2024 01:14:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/04/2024 01:14 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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	BUCHANAN FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	336300578
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	12/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:20 PM
MET WITH:	Latisha Buchanan		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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On 12/04/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelli Waters arrived unannounced for the purpose of a capacity increase request. LPA met with Licensee, Latisha Buchanan and toured the facility inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

On 07/31/24, a fire safety inspection took place and a fire clearance was granted by Menifee Office of the Fire Marshall. Licensee stated she understands when more than 8 children are present, an assistant is required. In the event that an assistant is absent, licensee was reminded that ratios must return to a small family child care.

Facility Review:

• Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

• Off-limit areas include: Kitchen, Great room, Gen Suite, Laundry room, Garage, and entire second floor.

• Fully charged Fire Extinguisher and a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector is present.

• A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

• Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

• All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

• Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.

• Weapons are not present per Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

• Stairs have a barricade

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2024

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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BUCHANAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300578
	VISIT DATE: 12/04/2024

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Licensee stated they understand that fingerprints need to be cleared prior to employment or presence in the childcare. Licensee was reminded and stated they understand that licensee needs to be present in the day-care when children are present for at least 80% per day.

LPA advised Licensee that an assistant needs immunizations, and current Mandated Reporter Training to provide care to children. If assistant provides care without Licensee present, a valid First Aid/CPR is also required.

Once processed, license will be approved for a maximum capacity of 14 children with parent notification and no more than 4 infants at one time.

An exit interview was provided to Licensee Latisha Buchanan, along with a copy of this report and a Notice of Site visit, which must remain posted in a prominent space for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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