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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 203807633
Report Date: 02/08/2024
Date Signed: 02/08/2024 11:27:18 AM

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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
203807633
ADMINISTRATOR:MACDONALD, LYNDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 617-8376
CITY:CHOWCHILLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93610
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 4DATE:
02/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Lynda MacdonaldTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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On 02/08/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced required inspection and met with Licensee, Lynda MacDonald. Also, present was the licensee’s assistant. LPA took a census and there were 2 children and 2 infants in care.

LPA confirmed with licensee hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and other hours as arranged. LPA also confirmed the family childcare home has a working telephone service, and Licensee confirmed the phone number is 209-617-8376.

LPA and licensee began the tour of the home inside and outside. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining area, living room, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible using doorknob spinners.

The licensee stated there is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The smoke detector is currently not working. The licensee will get new batteries today. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Denisia Jimenez On 02/08/2024 at 10:40 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: MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 203807633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's assistant could not provide LPA with immunizations for pertussis and measles, and TB which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024
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Licensee to send a copy via email to LPA proof of immunizations for pertussis, measles, and TB from asisstant by 02/22/24.
Section Cited
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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:Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024


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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 203807633
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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The outdoor play area in the backyard is currently not accessible to the children. The licensee stated she has it closed off by keeping the backdoor locked. The children play in the front yard when the weather is permitted to be outside. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. The licensee has 4 dogs that are inaccessible to children. The dogs are outside in the backyard. The licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. The licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

There are currently 2 infants in care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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-and-resources/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.

The licensee has a current roster of children. A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. The licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 9/15/23. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 12/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers did not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Upon file review, the assistant did not have immunization records on the file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA cited a Type B deficiency but cleared it before leaving the inspection because the assistant was able to provide proof of the immunization's.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MACDONALD, LYNDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 203807633
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

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 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 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.

The 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, Lynda MacDonald. 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 deficiency is being cited: (see next page).

A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Juvenal Moctezuma
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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