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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543911443
Report Date: 05/24/2022
Date Signed: 05/24/2022 08:11:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/24/2022 08:11 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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:DENTON, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
543911443
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 5DATE:
05/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Patricia DentonTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On 5/24/2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Theresa Marquez and Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensee, Patricia Denton. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room, kitchen, office, bedroom one, and hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs and safety gates. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and other hours as arranged.

Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPAs did not observe any poisons in the home. The fireplace located in the living room was made inaccessible to children by a screen and will not be used during day care hours. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Stairs barricaded when children under five years of age present. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained.
LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Patricia Denton 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 licensee Patricia Denton 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.

A review of records indicated Licensee has proof of immunization (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and a written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 10/21/2020. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 09/12/2022. Continued on LIC809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/24/2022
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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: DENTON, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911443
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
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The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Licensee has two large dogs, one pig, and one cat that are accessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. Swimming pool was fenced per regulation with a gate that is self-latching, self-closing, and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the swimming pool area. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.
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

Licensee Patricia Denton 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, 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 and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms, and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found: Animal feces was observed in the backyard play area. Two of the four day care children present today, are missing immunization records. Two of the 4 day care children present today, are missing the required Emergency Identification form LIC700. (see LIC809-D)

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/process.
An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Denton. A copy of Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/24/2022
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Created By: Theresa Marquez On 05/24/2022 at 04:08 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: DENTON, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/24/2022
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)

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OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME- The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation. . LPA Marquez and LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed animal feces in the backyard during day care operating hours while children were present.
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Licensee agreed to clean animal feces every morning prior to day care home opening and every night after day care home closes. Licensee also agrees to move the 3 animals to a separate gated side yard.
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This pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
06/03/2022
Section Cited
CCR102425(j)(1)

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INFANT SAFE SLEEP -The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by record review.
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Licensee stated she will document the 15 minute sleep checks for the infant in care and submit proof to the Fresno licensing office. Licensee is to submit 1 week of 15 minute sleep checks for Child #1.
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Licensee is not documenting the required 15 sleep checks of an infant child who is in her care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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:Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022


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Created By: Theresa Marquez On 05/24/2022 at 04:13 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
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: DENTON, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 543911443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/27/2022
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)

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OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME- An emergency (Emerg.) information card shall be maintained for ea. child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other resp. adult to be contacted in an Emerg., the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emerg. medical care.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee is to complete the LIC700 Emergency Identification forms Child#2 and Child#3. Licensee is to submit the LIC700 forms to the Fresno licensing office by 5/27/2022.
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record review. Two of the four day care children present are missing the required Emerg. Identification form LIC700. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
06/13/2022
Section Cited
CCR102418(a)

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IMMUNIZATIONS- Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000.
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Licensee is to obtain the immunization records for Child#2 and Child#3 who were present today and submit evidence to the Fresno licensing office by 6/13/2022.
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Two of the four day care children present are missing immunization records. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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:Susie Fanning
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Theresa Marquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/24/2022


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