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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073409189
Report Date: 05/29/2024
Date Signed: 05/29/2024 12:36:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/29/2024 12:36 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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:MCGINNIS, GAILFACILITY NUMBER:
073409189
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MCGINNIS, GAILFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 860-9427
CITY:ANTIOCHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94509
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5CENSUS: 3DATE:
05/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Gail McGinnisTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 05/29/2024 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection for Gail McGinnis's large family child care home. LPA met with licensee and guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection, there were 3 children in care (3 preschoolers) and 5 children enrolled. Also present during inspection is licensee's daughter who is her aide. Family members residing in the home are licensee and adult daughter. All adults in home have Criminal Record Clearance. Facility hours of operations are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, attached garage, and backyard with an locked shed.
The children on limits areas: Family Room, 1 bedroom, bathroom and backyard with locked shed. Licensee will be utilizing the living room as the main room for her day care area.
Areas off limits include: Master bedroom, master bathroom, 2 bedrooms, kitchen living room, right side of the backyard, and attached garage.
The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.

Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and central heating system for safety and comfort. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. There are stairs in the home that are made inaccessible for children in care. There is a working telephone in the home. Detergents, poisons, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are made inaccessible in the home.

Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has an up to code 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the premises. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that are made inaccessible to children in care. Licensee last conducted fire drill 12/2023. Licensee stated there are no pets living in the home. *CON'T ON PAGE 2*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2024
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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MCGINNIS, GAIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073409189
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2024
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LPA inspected the backyard and observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children. LPA also observed age appropriate toys for children to play with. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. LPA observed a locked shed on the right side of the backyard. Facility does provide transportation for children, but Licensee understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Licensee stated she takes daycare children on field trips outside the home. LPA reminded licensee when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required.

Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The licensee Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate will expire in 06/2025. Required postings were observed in the living room. LPA reminded licensee day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours.

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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 22-02CCP. 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/.



On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. Licensee has provided Mandated Reporter certificate and the certificate will expire 05/2025. *CON'T ON PAGE 3*
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MCGINNIS, GAIL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073409189
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2024
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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.

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, the LICENSEE Gail McGinnis, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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. In the areas that were evaluated, there were no violation observed.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Gail McGinnis. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/29/2024
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