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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343622554
Report Date: 08/03/2023
Date Signed: 08/04/2023 08:18:12 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/04/2023 08:18 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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:DOLLSON, DOTIEFACILITY NUMBER:
343622554
ADMINISTRATOR:DOLLSON, DOTIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 230-7340
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95624
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
08/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Dottie DollsonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On August 3, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jennie Tedlos and Erwin Tjhia conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Licensee, Dottie Dollson. LPAs observed 7 children supervised by Licensee, and 2 Assistants. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 7AM - 7PM and does not provide overnight care.

LPAs and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. Off limit areas are the garage, master bedroom, and laundry room. The backyard is fenced. There is a pool at the home The swimming pool is fenced per regulation. No windows open directly into the pool area. The pool is completely fenced with mesh and metal fencing. There are weapons in the home. Firearms and ammunition are properly stored according to Title-22 Regulations.

LPAs conducted record reviews during the inspection. Four child files, Licensee, and her Assistants’ files were reviewed. LPAs discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee and her Assistant has current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. Certification expiration date is 3/2024. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented.

LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe.

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. REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809 C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/03/2023
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: DOLLSON, DOTIE
FACILITY NUMBER: 343622554
VISIT DATE: 08/03/2023
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

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.

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.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Dottie Dollson. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days.

No Title 22 deficiencies observed in the areas evaluated during the inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2023
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