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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343620141
Report Date: 01/08/2024
Date Signed: 01/08/2024 02:55:24 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/08/2024 02:55 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:LAMPHERE, RUTHFACILITY NUMBER:
343620141
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 5DATE:
01/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Ruth LamphereTIME COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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On January 8th, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Licensee Ruth Lamphere, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. No other adults were present in home during time of inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed there were five daycare children, including 2 infants during time of inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are 6:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include the garage, daughter’s bedroom, and grandson’s bedroom. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter the off limit areas. LPA observed the required postings, a fully charged fire extinguisher, and functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home. There were no bodies of water observed today. Backyard is fully fenced and toys are in good condition. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children.

LPA reviewed all present children’s files, which were observed to be complete. Licensee has record of conducting 15 minute sleep checks for infants under 2 years old. A current children’s roster was observed. Licensee has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. Per record, last drill was conducted on 12/12/23. LPA discussed the requirement of renewing CPR and mandated reporter training every 2 years. Licensee’s CPR is current and expires 6/11/24. Mandated reporter training is current and expires 1/13/24. Mandated reporter can be renewed at mandatedreporterca.com.

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. (Report continues LIC809-C)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie GoodwinTELEPHONE: (916) 639-2867
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2024
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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: LAMPHERE, RUTH
FACILITY NUMBER: 343620141
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2024
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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.

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-andresources/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)/ (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 MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

During today’s inspection, no deficiencies were observed.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ruth Lamphere.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Seychelle De LucaTELEPHONE: (916) 263-5719
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mandie GoodwinTELEPHONE: (916) 639-2867
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2024
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