376629753-10-23-2023-20-CC-JARL-CWVMHR-20231023093756

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376629753
Report Date: 10/23/2023
Date Signed: 10/23/2023 09:38:20 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/23/2023 09:38 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	ALCEUS, MICHAELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376629753
ADMINISTRATOR:	MICHAELLE ALCEUS		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(619) 763-8144
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92105
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:30 AM
MET WITH:	Michaelle Alceus		TIME COMPLETED:	09:15 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On October 23^rd, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted a pre-licensing change of location inspection with Applicant Michaelle Alceus. The inspection’s purpose is to ensure that the home follows standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. Present in the home was the Applicant. Language Link Operators 15178 and 16767 provided Haitian Creole language translation services. This three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom house was toured and inspected. The daycare operational schedule will be everyday 6 AM to 10 PM. The Applicant shall submit an updated application to the Licensing Department should the daycare operational schedule change. The applicant has been previously licensed as a provider of a small license for over one (1) year. On 10/18/2023, the San Diego Fire Department inspected and approved the home. Licensee will use the following areas for childcare: the fenced backyard, the one bedroom and one bathroom. Access into the child care areas will be from the front street through the side front gate. The off-limits areas include the kitchen, living room, remaining bedrooms and bathroom. Access into the kitchen is barricaded with a child safety gate. Access into the living room is through the front door and kitchen. Access to the remaining bedrooms and bathroom are made inaccessible using locked doorknobs. There are no bodies of water observed during the time of visit. The applicant has provided a written statement confirming there are no bodies of water on the premises. The Applicant acknowledges that they will need to notify the Department of any changes to the childcare areas and obtain departmental approval before use of any new childcare areas not previously licensed. The fire extinguisher is in the dining room. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and medications are secured inaccessible to children in care by placement in a high kitchen cabinet; access into the kitchen is barricaded with a child safety gate. Children’s toys and play equipment are available.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALCEUS, MICHAELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629753
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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The Applicant has a working telephone/cell phone. The Applicant shall notify licensing should their telephone number or email address ever change. The Applicant provided a written statement confirming there are no firearms or other weapons in the home. The applicant also provided a written statement confirming no animals/pets cohabitate the home.
The Applicant intends to conduct outdoor activities in the fenced and shaded backyard. The Applicant acknowledges continuous, visual supervision shall be given whenever children are engaged in outdoor activities. The Applicant may transport the children in their own vehicle. The Applicant shall transport children in rear seats in appropriate child passenger restraint systems which meet applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. The Applicant acknowledges that car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. The Applicant acknowledges children shall never be left unattended in the daycare vehicle. The Applicant states they will adhere to the daycare vehicle’s safety maintenance schedule and promptly address any vehicular issues to ensure children’s safety.

The applicant has completed the preventative health and lead poisoning prevention courses. The Mandated Reporter training was completed on 07/13/2022. Applicant acknowledges they will need to repeat the Mandated Reporter training and obtain its training completion certificate once every two (2) years. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire in June 2024. Applicant acknowledges that they will need to repeat the pediatric CPR and First Aide certifications before June 2024. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and complied. Applicant acknowledges they will either receive a yearly influenza vaccination or have a yearly written statement declining receipt of the annual influenza vaccination. Applicant shall maintain written documentation of the yearly influenza vaccination or yearly written stating declining the annual influenza vaccination in the facility file available for Departmental review.

Applicant 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.

The Applicant was advised that any new/additional adults must be cleared prior to working or residing in home. Any minor upon their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted within 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALCEUS, MICHAELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629753
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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The Applicant provided proof of control of property. The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. The applicant provided the Department with a written statement which states they will only care for twelve (12) or less children.

The Applicant was provided with the Ratio/Capacity Worksheet for a large family childcare home. The Applicant recognizes that the total amount of children simultaneously in the home also includes children who reside in the home. The Applicant acknowledged that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the Applicant shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home.

Licensees of family day care homes shall ensure that at least one staff member shall always be onsite when children are present at the facility and shall be present with the children when children are offsite from the facility for facility activities. The Applicant shall ensure at least one staff member has a current course completion card in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Prior to employment or initial presence in the childcare home, all employees subject to a criminal record review shall: obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. The Applicant shall not employ a staff member if they have not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. The employee may submit a yearly written declaration attesting that they have declined the influenza vaccination. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine. Documentation of immunizations is to be maintained in the staff’s facility personnel record. The Applicant shall provide each employee with a copy of the Notice of Employee Rights (LIC 9052 (4/88)) form furnished by the Department. Each employee shall be requested to sign and date the notice form acknowledging receipt. A copy of the signed notice form shall be retained in the employee's personnel record. If the employee refuses to sign the notice form, a dated notation to that effect shall be retained in the employee's personnel record.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALCEUS, MICHAELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629753
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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During the interview, the Applicant, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and licensing staff completed the RSO profile in FAS. On this date, 09/22/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

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, 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/.

LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. The Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours: walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, inclined sleepers, and bouncy seats. Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care.

The Applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children. The Applicant agrees to comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALCEUS, MICHAELLE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376629753
	VISIT DATE: 10/23/2023

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Applicant was advised that an agent of the Licensing Department upon presentation of proper identification, may enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice. The Applicant shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children, staff or adults to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations. Applicant was advised that the Department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation, if the Applicant refuses any agent of the licensing Department entry into the daycare or any part of the daycare.

LPA informed Applicant that the failure of a Licensee to pay all applicable and accrued fees and/or civil penalties shall constitute grounds of forfeiture of the daycare license.

The applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Applicant’s email address is already enrolled into the Department’s email program update notification system.

No corrections are needed. A large license is issued effective today 10/23/2023. The Applicant requests that the new license be mailed to them when available. The new license will be mailed to the Applicant when available. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Applicant Michaelle Alceus.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2023

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