197416762-9-25-2024-54-CC-PBON-D9FULR-20240925154109

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416762
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 09/25/2024 03:41:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2024 03:41 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	DEEMINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197416762
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DEEMINTER, CHANTA N.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 493-4780
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90220
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS:	DATE:	09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:44 PM
MET WITH:	Chante Deeminter, Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/25/24 at 12:45PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Jeanette Estrada conducted an Unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival, LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and initially met with Adult 1 (A1) who stated the licensee was at a school with a child but would return in 15 minutes. At 1PM Licensee Chante Deeminter arrived at the facility, met with LPAs, allowed entry in to facility and provided tour. At time of entry there were no children in care. LPAs observed A1 does not have clearance at time of inspection. This is a violation of Title 22 regulation requirements and poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care and a civil penalty has been assessed. LPAs reminded Licensee that A1 cannot be present at daycare home until criminal clearance is obtained. Licensee stated there are currently 4 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per Licensee, the facility’s hours of operation 24 hours Monday - Friday. LPAs discussed Overnight Care procedures with Licensee and license limitations that care for children is limited to 23 hours. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents’ Rights were viewed at the time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection, last disaster drill conducted January 7^th 2024. This is a single-story home which consists of three Bedrooms, three Bathrooms, Kitchen, Living room, detached garage, and front un gated yard. At 1:25pm LPAs observed a Jacuzzi filled with water in the offlimits backyard which had a locked cover. LPAs also observed separate enclosed section of backyard housing an English Bulldog mixed with Pitbull. Per licensee the dog does not mingle with children in care and is kept locked and away from them during daycare hours. ____________________Page 1 of 4 ________________________

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DEEMINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416762
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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Main Care Areas used by the children include the living room, bathroom located in the hallway and front yard. Per licensee outdoor play is conducted in the front yard and Capanela Park in walking distance. LPAs reminding Licensee that children in care must be supervised at all times while in ungated front yard . Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents includes all three Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, Kitchen, and backyard. Per Licensee section of living room is used for the isolation of ill children. Per Licensee, she does not provide Incidental Medical Services At 1:30PM LPAs observed standard blue and red cots leaning on wall in Living Room at time of inspection.

At 1:35 PM, all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly. At 1:40pm LPAs observed central air and heating in the home. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and crafts in bins in the living room. Per Licensee she provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to children in care. At 1:40 PM, LPAs observed Bathroom to have operable toilet and sink, adequate hand washing and toileting supplies, and to have general area safety and sanitation at time of inspection. LPAs observed under sink cabinet to be used for storage for additional toileting supplies. LPAs discussed storage of detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger need to be inaccessible. At 1:45PM LPAs observed knives in kitchen stored on high shelf. Per Licensee all poisons are kept locked in off limits bedroom.

At 1:50PM LPAs observed operable smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector in the hallway. At 1:55pm LPAs observed a 210ABC Fire extinguisher fully charged, with a receipt dated 6/12/24.

Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.

At 2:15PM LPAs observed Licensee's proof of immunizations for pertussis, and measles as well as declaration declining the Influenza shot. At 2:20PM LPAs observed expired AB1207 Mandated Reporter training 8/8/24 and expired CPR Card 08/2024.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DEEMINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416762
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DEEMINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416762
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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Type A deficiency is being cited based on LPAs’ observation and interview regarding Criminal record clearance in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D. A civil penalty is being issued today.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Portia Bowden
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2024 03:41 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Portia Bowden On 09/25/2024 at 03:19 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DEEMINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416762
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA observation and record review of facility assoications, the licensee did not comply with the section 1596.871(c)(1)(A) in Adult 1 did not have criminal clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/26/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Adult 1 left facility at 12:50PM. Licensee will submit proof of contacting Guardian to inquire about Adult 1's clearance since status was listed as in process. Licensee provided a delcaration stating Adult 1 will not be present at facility until clearance is processed.

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:

Karen Chambers

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Portia Bowden

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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