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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334840858
Report Date: 05/28/2024
Date Signed: 05/28/2024 04:55:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/28/2024 04:55 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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334840858
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GERRARD, CASSAUNDRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 491-9537
CITY:LA QUINTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92253
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
03:30 PM
MET WITH:Cassaundra Gerrard TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:19 PM
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On May 28, 2024, at 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anastasia Flores, arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 6:00PM.

· Off-limit areas include: Garage, left side yard and Master bedroom and bathroom.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were nine children present four infants and five toddlers/school age with two staff present.


· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection, there were nine children present with two staff, four infants and five toddler/school age children.

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.

· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided

· Current roster on file

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/28/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Anastasia Flores On 05/28/2024 at 04:26 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child 1 did not have a sleep log at time of inspetion. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/11/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee did not have a previous sleep log for any infant in care for the past. Licensee informed LPA that she throws them away at the end of the week. LPA informed Licensee all forms are required to be kept in the child's file for three years.
Licensee will maintain a sleep log for all infants in care 24 months and under and send LPA Flores, copy of sleep log for the next two weeks via email by 6/11/24.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, licensee;s spouse did not have current Mandated Reporter on file at the time of inspection. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/11/2024
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Licensee will obtain current Mandated Reporter Certificate AB1207 and submit to LPA Flores via email by 6/11/24.
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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/28/2024


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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2024
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·Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 12/18/2023.

· No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property is on file

· Children’s records are in-complete

· Employee’s records are in-complete

· Mandated Reporter Training expires on 06/29/24.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 06/2024.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed Fall of 2003.


· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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 them 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/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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2024
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2024
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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Cassaundra Gerrard, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee, Cassaundra Gerrard. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2024
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