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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343619743
Report Date: 04/29/2024
Date Signed: 04/29/2024 10:26:52 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/29/2024 10:26 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:PETTIT, JENNIFERFACILITY NUMBER:
343619743
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer PettitTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:40 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst Erwina Pascual-Golamco and Jennifer Velasco (LPA) conducted an unannounced inspection and met with Licensee, Jennifer Pettit. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed 6 children in care with licensee and cleared assistant. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA observed that the annual facility fees are current.

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 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.

Off-limit areas include: entire 2nd floor, garage, locked shed, and side yards. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The fireplace and stairs are fenced or barricaded. Licensee acknowledges that when children less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in the areas accessible to children and observed that the facility is in good repair and free of hazards with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The facility has equipment and age-appropriate materials for children. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items—such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects that are accessible to children. The 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and is accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. Licensee stated there are weapons/firearms on the premises, LPA observed the locked safe, inaccessible to children, but Licensee was unable to open the safe to where the weapons and ammunition were stored. Licensee will provide video documentation to LPA by 04/30/24 that ammunition is stored and locked separately from firearms. continued on LIC809-C...
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwina Pascual-Golamco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/29/2024
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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: PETTIT, JENNIFER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343619743
VISIT DATE: 04/29/2024
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The backyard is fenced, and licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises.

LPA observed a current children's roster and fire drill log which was last conducted on 02/22/24. LPA reviewed sample of children’s files and observed required documentation. LPA observed the CPR/First Aid certificate was valid until 04/25. Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) certificate was valid until 03/25. Licensee was reminded that both CPR/First Aid and MRT Child Care portion must be completed every two years. LPA reviewed staff and facility files and observed the required documentation.

Licensee is aware of and practicing safe sleep regulations. As an additional resource, 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. 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)/ (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/.

Licensee was informed of the https://mychildcareplan.org/ a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwina Pascual-Golamco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2024
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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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: PETTIT, JENNIFER
FACILITY NUMBER: 343619743
VISIT DATE: 04/29/2024
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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. LPA reminded licensee about the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. To receive important license 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.

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

No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 03/04/24. 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. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jennifer Pettit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwina Pascual-Golamco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/29/2024
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