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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313622162
Report Date: 12/06/2021
Date Signed: 12/06/2021 11:23:03 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2021 11:23 AM - 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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME:TOWE, SUEFACILITY NUMBER:
313622162
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 6DATE:
12/06/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Sue Towe - LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by LPA Owens. Present at time of inspection were licensee and 6 day care children. Ages of children present were 10 months, 2,1,2,2, and 1 years old.

A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted. Children were spoken to during inspection. There are no "bodies of water" at this home. Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace contains a screen and is inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector meets regulations. Currently, licensee does have 1 small dog. She chooses to allow the dog to have access to day care children and she is aware that she is responsible for child safety around pets at all times. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Toys and play equipment that were observed appear to be safe. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Licensee understands children have to be supervised when outside in any unfenced play area. LPA reviewed sleeping plan for each infant under 12 months old present. LPA reviewed 15 minute sleep check log document.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Owens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2021
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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: TOWE, SUE
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622162
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2021
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The capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. 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. Licensee, SueTowe, 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.

Pediatric CPR/FA is current with expiration date of 7/2023. A child roster is maintained. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six months and documented. Some children records reviewed.

LPA observed proof that licensee and staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792.

LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm



Off-limit rooms are: Entire upstairs, Laundry room and Garge. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday thru Friday and other hours as arranged.
Licensee states she does not transport children.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Owens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2021
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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, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: TOWE, SUE
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622162
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2021
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During the exit interview, LPA discussed AB 633, Parent Notification Requirements, and the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

Per Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, NO deficiencies are observed today.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sue Towe.

THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Owens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2021
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