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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364816580
Report Date: 08/23/2024
Date Signed: 08/23/2024 03:19:06 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	LOFTON FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	364816580
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LOFTON, SAUNDRA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(909) 242-9251
CITY:	FONTANA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92335
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	08/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:35 PM
MET WITH:	Saundra Lofton		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:35 PM

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On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Lama arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was met with licensee, Saundra Lofton. Licensee granted access to LPA who then toured the on-limits indoor and outdoor areas of the facility.
Normal days and hours of operation are listed as: Monday-Saturday, 3:30am-2:30am .

OFF-LIMIT AREAS ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS: Garage, bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 and Bathroom 2.

· A working telephone is present and current phone number is on file.

· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were all in working order.

· LPA observed hazards accessible to daycare child(ren). Licensee was reminded the difference between which items to keep under lock and which to keep behind a latch, and how to read labels to determine.

· No guns/weapons currently kept in the home. All guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible, per Title 22 Regulations.

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster were posted in the home.

· Mandated Reporter Training certificate for licensee expires: 08/03/25.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee expires: 03/02/26.

· Health & Safety Certificate has been completed by licensee is on file.

· LPA observed Clean, safe and age appropriate toys available for children.

· Documentation of last fire/disaster drill was conducted: 12-05-23.

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LOFTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364816580
	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2024

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·Bodies of water were observed on property at this time. There was a very large above-ground pool that stood 3 feet tall, full of water in the on-limits outdoor area. All bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains were observed to be properly fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of any of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.-SEE LIC809D

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

-LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep

-LPAs 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-SEE LIC809D

-Licensee is not currently administering medications. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes 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

- The licensee was reminded that 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LOFTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364816580
	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2024

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- To receive Provider Information Notices (PINs), go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the “Quick Links”. You can add your email address and choose which program(s) to receive PINs for.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200.

The licensee, Saundra Lofton confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

Also, LPA Aman Lama informed the licensee, Saundra Lofton to provide a copy of this licensing report dated August 23, 2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled, or newly enrolled by the next business day or the next day the child(ren) is(are) in care. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification and kept on file for 12 months from the date of this report.

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Saundra Lofton.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/23/2024 03:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Aman Lama On 08/23/2024 at 02:31 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LOFTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364816580
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(10)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During initial presence in the home, LPA observed a baby walker in the kitchen/dining room area of the home. Licensee stated it was for her grandchildren, who were in care during todays inspection. Baby walkers are not allowed on the premises of a FCCH. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/26/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to submit a written plan of action and submit to licensing no later than POC due date.

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(5)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation during the tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed a 3 foot high pool that was completely full of water. Licensee stated she inflated it at the beginning of August and plans to use it until September 2024. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/23/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Immediately, licensee agrees to empty pool and submit pictures to licensing no later than POC due date.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Gilbert Sena

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Aman Lama

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/23/2024 03:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Aman Lama On 08/23/2024 at 02:31 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LOFTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 364816580
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/23/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(d)(1)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. (1) Fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission shall not be used for children in care or accessible to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, LPA noted a bouncer that has two prongs that clip onto a doorway that infants can bounce and twirl from. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to submit a written plan of action to take with the clip-on bouncer, and submit to the department no later than the POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

Infant Safe Sleep

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were no 15-minute checks for infant in care. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to immediately implement 15-minute checks while infants 24 months of age or younger sleep.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Gilbert Sena

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Aman Lama

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2024

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