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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500668
Report Date: 07/11/2023
Date Signed: 07/11/2023 12:06:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/11/2023 12:06 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:DUKES, BRANDONFACILITY NUMBER:
394500668
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 3DATE:
07/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Brandon DukesTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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On 7/11/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco Rivera conducted a Case Management visit for the purpose of increasing the licensed capacity from 8 to 14 children. LPA met with Licensee Brandon Dukes. Fire safety Inspection Clearance was granted on 7/6/23 for a total capacity of (14) children. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 24 hours a day. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At the time of the inspection there were three children being supervised by Licensee.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas in the FCCH include the bedrooms and garage. LPA observed that hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and napping equipment. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. No bodies of water were observed by LPA. Licensee stated there are weapons in the home. Home has a working telephone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee understands that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes. Licensee (rents/owns) the home. Licensee provided (the LIC 9151 (Property owner/Landlord Notification)/proof of home ownership. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification was verified and expires 11/23. Mandated Reporter Training certification was recently expired. Licensee stated that he will retake training during the weekend. During the inspection LPA reviewed large family childcare home capacity limitations with licensee and a capacity roster form was provided to Licensee.



Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/11/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: DUKES, BRANDON
FACILITY NUMBER: 394500668
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 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

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations, 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. LPAs also informed 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

Effective today, 7/11/23, Licensee is approved for a Large Family Child Care Home, with a maximum capacity of 14 children, one (1) of which must be enrolled in Kindergarten and at least one (1) 6 years of age and no more than three (3) may be infants; or 12 children, four (4) of which may be infants. Infants are children under the age of 2.

Licensee understands that when there is no assistant present, facility shall revert to that of a small family child care home.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
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