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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313603280
Report Date: 08/07/2023
Date Signed: 08/07/2023 04:48:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/07/2023 04:48 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:STERLING, DEBORAFACILITY NUMBER:
313603280
ADMINISTRATOR:STERLING, DEBORAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 878-1535
CITY:APPLEGATESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95703
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
08/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:35 PM
MET WITH:Debora SterlingTIME COMPLETED:
04:55 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Licensee Debora Sterling for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee states no others are present in the home today except for her husband, who was present for the inspection. At 3:35pm, LPA observed a total census of 11 children, composed of 2 infants, 6 preschool children, and 2 school age children.

Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Prior to inspection, off-limits areas include the Garage, Master Bed/Bath, Hall Bathroom, Grandmother's Bedroom (hall bedroom). During inspection, licensee stated desire to move Grandmother's Bedroom to on-limits. LPA conducted health and safety inspection of the room, and moving forward off limit areas are: Garage, Master Bed/Bath, and Hall Bathroom. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas.

LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home. Bodies of water are properly barricaded with a 5ft fence that does not obstruct view and features a self-latching gate that opens outward. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. There are no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced.

Licensee 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 4/2025, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 3/2024. (Report continues LIC809-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/07/2023
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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: STERLING, DEBORA
FACILITY NUMBER: 313603280
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2023
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Licensee stated she places infant children on their backs when they are napping. LPA discussed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) requirement with Licensee, and observed 15-minute observation checks of napping infants.

LPA further discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and referenced 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

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Debora Sterling. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided, the latter of which must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023
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