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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376102116
Report Date: 08/19/2024
Date Signed: 08/19/2024 10:49:21 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:DESIR, MURIELLE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376102116
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Murielle DesirTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On 08/19/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter identified himself and disclosed the nature of the visit before being granted entry. LPA Poindexter then conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant, Murielle Desir. Also, present: the applicant’s minor child. Applicant speaks limited English with primary language being Haitian Creole. The three-bedroom, 1.5 -bath, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The applicant provided proof of control of property – a property deed. The applicant owns the home. Applicant states that they have sufficient financial resources to sustain the license.

Applicant will use the following rooms for childcare: living room, dining area, bathroom, and backyard. Off-limits areas include: Kitchen and all second floor areas. These areas prevent access through use of safety gates. Applicant states she will use back patio for outdoor activities and understands that continuous visual supervision is required when outdoors. There are stairs in the home, which were not gated at the time of inspection. There is no garage. There are no bodies of water in the home. A community swimming pool is located one-minute walking from the front door of the home. The pool is gated to sufficient height and requires key entry.

There is a working phone at the facility. The fire extinguisher meets 2A10BC requirements. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were tested and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. LPA advised latches for bathroom and the food freezer in the dining room. Heating and ventilation equipment were reviewed. There is no fireplace. Applicant states there are NO firearms and weapons in the home. The applicant has age-appropriate toys and equipment available.

Pediatric CPR and First Aid card expire May 2025. Preventative health practices course (with lead poison prevention training) was completed. Applicant’s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification expired
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2024
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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: DESIR, MURIELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376102116
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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7/15/23 and must be renewed. LPA reminded the applicant that the CPR/First card and Mandated Reporter should be renewed every two years. Staff /resident immunization requirements were met. All required health/safety and facility-related documents were visibly posted.

Applicant 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.

LPA reviewed the following resources and information with applicant:
· LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information required to be posted
· New provider packet, including unusual incident reporting procedures
· Rules related to children’s personal rights, child abuse, and prohibiting of corporal punishment
· Rules prohibiting smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats. Also, allowed/prohibited uses of car seats.
· Use of all equipment only as intended by the manufacturer
· Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS
· California Megan's Law and website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov
· COVID-19 and other communicable diseases guidelines and resources
· Provider Information Notices (PINs), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe.
· YMCA Resource Center information
· Additional CDSS contact information and provider resources




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SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: DESIR, MURIELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376102116
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
· Install safety gate to bottom of the stairs
· Cover exposed nails in backyard gate
· Install latches for downstairs bathroom drawers/cabinets
· Install latch for food freezer in dining area
· Provide renewed mandated reporter certificate

Once all corrections are made and proof is sent to, reviewed and approved by the Department, a license for eight children may be granted upon the final file review. Applicant understands that proof of corrections must be submitted to Licensing within 30 days, by no later than 9/18/24, or the application may be denied. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing family child-care homes.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Murielle Desir. Appeal rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2024
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