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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334840858
Report Date: 03/05/2025
Date Signed: 03/05/2025 11:02:56 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2025 11:02 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334840858
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GERRARD, CASSAUNDRA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(951) 491-9537
CITY:	LA QUINTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92253
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	03/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:43 AM
MET WITH:	Catherine Raymond, Assistant		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:12 AM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 03/05/2025 at 08:43 AM. LPA met with Assistant Catherine Raymond, and then Licensee Cassaundra Gerrard who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 9 children present with Licensee and Assistant when LPA arrived.

The facility operates Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including a dog run outside (side yard), master bedroom, and garage. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license.

During the inspection, LPA observed the Licensee to be alert, responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone telephone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children, and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee Gerrard understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on November 15, 2024.

There are not any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

Both children's and employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until May 30, 2026. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on June 1, 2026. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.

Licensee Gerrard 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 Gerrard 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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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

On this date, 3/5/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California Department Of Justice.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GERRARD FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334840858
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2025

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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 for CARE tools, please send the 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.

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time. A technical violation was issued in reference to Child One (C1) not having their immunization record in their file. Licensee states they will obtain and send to LPA by 3/21/25.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Gerrard. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2025

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