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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407651
Report Date: 01/16/2025
Date Signed: 01/16/2025 12:02:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/16/2025 12:02 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
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME:TARRANT, CARMEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
045407651
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TARRANT, CARMENFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 354-8798
CITY:OROVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95966
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
01/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:24 AM
MET WITH:Carmen Tarrant, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 1/16/25 at 10:24am, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Erica Laird. At 10:37am the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee was supervising 1 child, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility’s operating hours are 6:30am-7:00pm, Monday–Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are back bedrooms and master bedroom, and were made inaccessible by baby gate. The children use the front yard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard.

5 children's records were reviewed at 10:39am. 1 staff records were reviewed at 10:49am. There are currently 3 adults living in the home.

The following deficiencies were cited: 102417(b) clean/comfortable environment; 102417(g)(4) accessible hazards; 102417(g)(9)(A) Fire drill; 102416(c) CPR; 102425(j)(2)(D) Safe Sleep logs.(see LIC 809D):



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.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/16/2025
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
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: TARRANT, CARMEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045407651
VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee an d 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, Carmen Tarrant, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carmen Tarrant.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025
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Created By: Erica Laird On 01/16/2025 at 11:38 AM
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
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: TARRANT, CARMEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045407651

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2025
Plan of Correction
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LIcensee shall clean kitchen and organize home and send photos to CCL. Licensee to read regulations 102417(b) and submit statement of understanding to CCL by 2/16/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having cords, razor, and other various hazards in areas accessible to children in care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2025
Plan of Correction
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Razor was immediately removed. Licensee to submit photos of all cords and various hazards removed from areas accessible to children in care to CCL by 2/16/25. Licensee to read regulations 102417(g)(4) and submit statement of understanding to CCL by 2/16/25.
erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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:Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025


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Created By: Erica Laird On 01/16/2025 at 11:38 AM
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
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: TARRANT, CARMEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045407651

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

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
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting a fire drill within 6 months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/23/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee to conduct fire drill and submit fire drill log to CCL by 1/23/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, by having an expired CPR certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee to take CPR course and submit certificate to CCL by 2/16/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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:Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025


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Created By: Erica Laird On 01/16/2025 at 11:38 AM
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
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: TARRANT, CARMEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045407651

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not keeping safel sleep logs for children under 24 months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee to read regulations 102425(j)(2)(D) pertaining to safe sleep and submit statement of understanding to CCL by 2/16/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/16/2025


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