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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376603696
Report Date: 07/28/2023
Date Signed: 07/28/2023 03:23:00 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 07/28/2023 03:23 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
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:RAMES, CATHERINE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376603696
ADMINISTRATOR:CATHERINE RAMESFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 276-0670
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92110
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
07/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:13 PM
MET WITH:Catherine Rames TIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On 7/28/23 at 1:13 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Catherine Rames. Also, in the home was licensee’s husband/helper, John Rames and daughters Melissa Mounts and Megan Mounts. Present in the home were nine day care children, one of whom was under 24 months. Two of the children were picked up by a parent approximately 15 minutes into the inspection. Licensee states children typically arrive from 6:45 am to 9 am. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The three-bedroom, two-bath, one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.

Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas Licensee stated she uses for childcare include the following areas: living/dining room, kitchen, first bedroom, bathroom, backyard, and separate daycare room in the backyard. Off limit areas include: two back bedrooms, master bathroom, garage, and front patio/garden area and are inaccessible through use of door locks and doorknob covers. There are no stairs in the home. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.

The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that direct visual observation must be maintained at all times during outdoor play. No body of water was observed during time of inspection.

There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. There is a fully screen fireplace in the living room. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via high placement, latches and locks. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone/email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald PoindexterTELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2023
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
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: RAMES, CATHERINE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376603696
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2023
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LPA observed all required postings were posted. Personnel records were reviewed. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Licensee’s and husband/helper’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid are EXPIRED, as of 7/3/23. Licensee (and husband/helper) Mandated Reporter Training Certificate per AB1207 are current and must be renewed ever 2 years.

Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 5/28/23. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. Licensee maintains and updates all required records for children in care. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619) 767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248.

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 conducted child care quality management staff interview with the Licensee. 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.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald PoindexterTELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2023
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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 NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: RAMES, CATHERINE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376603696
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2023
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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.

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.


See LIC809D for deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Catherine Rames. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Catherine Rames, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald PoindexterTELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 07/28/2023 03:23 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: RAMES, CATHERINE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376603696

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
102416(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee and husband/helper's CPR/First Aid card expired on 7/3/23 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/28/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee states that she and husband/helper are scheduled to renew their CPR/First Aid requirements on 7/29/23. Licensee states she will provide proof by 8/28/23 to LPA Poindexter via email.
Section Cited
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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: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald PoindexterTELEPHONE: 619-767-2201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2023
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