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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300783
Report Date: 05/16/2023
Date Signed: 05/16/2023 04:49:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2023 04:49 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:RUTHERFORD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
336300783
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:54 AM
MET WITH:Porcha Rutherford TIME COMPLETED:
12:16 PM
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On May 16, 2023, at 09:54 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anastasia Flores arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection was Porcha Rutherford. The home is one story with a second story loft, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with attached garage. LPA toured the facility, inside and out with Applicant and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Per Applicant, off-limit areas include garage, master bedroom, children’s bedroom, loft & right-side yard
· During today's inspection. Any hazardous material observed by LPA were in storage sheds, garage, and in locked cabinet above the refrigerator.
· Normal hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday 6:00AM to 6:00PM
· Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed to be present, in operating condition as they were tested by the applicant during this inspection.
· There is central heating and air conditioning.
· The fire distinguisher is a 2A:10 :B:C , fully charged and met standards established by the State Fire Marshal.
· All hazardous items were observed to be inaccessible. Storage of poisons and toxins are inaccessible to children.
Sharp items including kitchen knives, are inaccessible and stored in the locked cabinet above the refrigerator. Medicines are locked and stored master bedroom.
· First Aid Kit is located front entry closet and contains all required items.
· No guns or weapons are stored in the facility as of this date as stated by applicant. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations.

· Stairs are barricaded


· Fireplace is barricaded and made inaccessible to children.
· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were observed: preschool table, chairs, blocks, balls, books & sleeping mats (applicant was advised to throw away or fix any torn mats)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUTHERFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300783
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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·LPA observed a working telephone (licensee's cellphone).
· There were no toxic plants inside or outside the facility observed at this time
· The outside activity area consists of bikes, toddler trucks and slide
· The pool has rod iron fencing and a pool cover that meets licensing standards. Applicant walked across the pool during inspection. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per title 22 regulations. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use. Applicant was advised to keep a cover over the fire pit for safety.
· Verification of control of property is maintained by applicant
· Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 02/2025
· Mandated Reporter certificate expires 08/04/2024
· Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components completed 02/22/2023
· The applicant, Porcha Rutherford, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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

Applicant was reminded all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUTHERFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300783
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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The following items were also reviewed with the applicant during inspection:
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter and updating training every 2 years
- Personal rights of children in care, including no corporal punishment
- Responsibility to know the Title 22 Regulations for anyone providing care and supervision
- Capacity and Supervision requirements
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exert-saucers and other similar items are prohibited
- Car seat law
- Smoking is prohibited in the facility while providing child care or transporting children
- Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of
30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also
be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
- Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
-The Applicant can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov
- Access to forms & Title 22 Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov
- 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.
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.

LPA reviewed with licensee, the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: RUTHERFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300783
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023
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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.
The following corrections will be submitted to LPA Flores via email or text by 5/25/23:
bedroom door to children's room will be made inaccessible to children in care with either a new door lock or child safety lock placed.

Upon the corrections being made the application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 with parent notification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant (Porcha Rutherford ).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023
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