503911821-4-8-2024-04-CC-MHEA-D45S3K-20240408133112

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 503911821
Report Date: 04/08/2024
Date Signed: 04/08/2024 01:31:29 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	GATHING, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	503911821
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GATHING, MARIE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(650) 630-2104
CITY:	MODESTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95351
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	04/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Marie Gathing		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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On 04/08/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Miguel Herrera and Christopher Burnias conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Marie Gathing. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (650)-630-2104.

LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there were 5 daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the daycare area has its own entry via the side of the house and the day care children have access to the daycare room, room # 4, restroom (which is located in the room) and side yard. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to the daycare children by the use of a locked door.

Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible. This is a single-story home. There is a working fire extinguisher and smoke detector. The carbon monoxide detector is not in working condition. Licensee stated that she will buy one as soon as possible as it stopped working during the weekend. There is adequate heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of the children in care. During facility records review LPA Herrera observed that the fire drills had not been done every 6 months per regulations. Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are two dogs in the home. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. One of the dogs is located in the back of the house inside a dog run that is fenced off and made inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water in the home.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Miguel Herrera On 04/08/2024 at 11:29 AM

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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
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GATHING, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503911821
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During record review LPA observed that licensee did not have documented fire drills within 6 months. The last fire drill was documenetd over a year ago, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/22/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to conduct a fire drill and will document the time, date, and how many children were present during fire drill. Licensee will email proof to LPA by the plan of correction due date. Licensee agrees to make sure fire drills are conducted once every 6 months moving forward.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	During record review LPA observed that Licensee's mandated reporter training had expired on 09/16/2023. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/22/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agrees to complete the mandated reported training course and submit a copy of the certificate by plan of correction due date via email.

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:

Juvenal Moctezuma

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Miguel Herrera

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GATHING, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503911821
	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

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Licensee has two infants enrolled in the facility and were present during the time of the inspection. Licensee understands that there shall be one play yard for each infant in care, however licensee stated that the infants are old enough to pull themselves from the play yard therefore she uses sleeping cots for the infants. Licensee understands that play yards should be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there should be no objects hanging above or attached to the play yard. Per licensee infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee provided proof of physically checking on infants every fifteen minutes, however the sleeping logs had missing/incomplete information. Licensee understood that she must physically check on infants every fifteen minutes document any sign of distress, which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing on a sleeping log. Licensee understands that sleeping infants should be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Licensee stated that infants are placed in their back when they are sleeping and she has the form LIC 9227 on file for each infant to document and inform parents when they are able to roll over during their sleep.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. LPA Herrera observed that one out of the five files observed had missing/incomplete immunizations records. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was expired on 09/16/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2024. A review of records indicated that Licensee’s assistant had immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles and had a current Mandated Reporter training on file.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GATHING, MARIE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 503911821
	VISIT DATE: 04/08/2024

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LPA discussed 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.

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 childcare by connecting them to childcare 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Marie Gathing. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see LIC. 809-D). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miguel Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/08/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2024

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