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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216372
Report Date: 08/30/2023
Date Signed: 08/30/2023 02:46:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 02:46 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:TAFF FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216372
ADMINISTRATOR:DANIELLE TAFFFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 868-2302
CITY:ORCUTTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
08/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Danielle TaffTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On August 30, 2023 12:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with licensee, Danielle Taff and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home. Licensee and 2 assistants were caring for 10 children at the time of the inspection.

The home is a 6 -bedroom, 4- bath 2- story home. The licensee uses the family room, living room, dining area, kitchen, one bedroom, two bathrooms and the backyard for childcare. The upstairs bedrooms, two bathrooms, and garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the family room making it inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials, and furnishings available for children in care in good condition and free of hazards. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard and age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. LPA observed toxins on the sink counter, drawers, and cabinet under sink bathroom children use. Assistant removed all items and placed them in boxes. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 8/23/23. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPA observed infants using blankets. LPA reminded licensee that blankets are prohibited for infants. Licensee stated guns and ammunition are stored separately and locked in a safe.

No bodies of water were observed on site. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in the latched closed laundry room. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector in the hallway.

Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 07/22/25. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 7/22/25. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 4/25/23. All required forms including Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. All children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. .

CONTINUED ON 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2023
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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: TAFF FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216372
VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

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.

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-and-resources/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.

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

No deficiencies cited during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee,Danielle Taff.

SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023
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