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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845792
Report Date: 10/11/2023
Date Signed: 10/11/2023 12:27:46 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:JONES FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334845792
ADMINISTRATOR:JONES,LEAHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 698-7294
CITY:DESERT HOT SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92240
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
10/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:56 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Leah JonesTIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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 – Friday; 06:00AM – 04:30PM.

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, master bedroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, and backyard.

The facility is not operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA observed seven children present who are under the age of 6 and are not enrolled in kindergarten or are school age children. Additionally, only one qualified adult was present at the facility to care for the seven children present.

· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection.
· A working telephone is present and current number on file.
· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were 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.
· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Facility is a one story home.
· Verification of control of property on file.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/11/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Perla Ordones On 10/11/2023 at 11:54 AM
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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(e)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).

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 as LPA observed seven children present, all who are under the age of 6 and are not enrolled in kindergarten or are school age children, with only one qualified adult caring for them which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/12/2023
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Licensee agrees to write a written statement detailing their plan to stay in ratio at all times, especially when Licensee is absent from the facility. Licensee agrees to submit proof of this Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 10/12/2023.
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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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023


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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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

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 as the last fire and disaster drill was conducted 01/2023, past the every six month stipulation, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023
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Licensee agrees to conduct a new fire and disaster drill with daycare children to comply with regulations. Licensee agrees to submit proof of this Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 10/25/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
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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:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 09/2021 and S2’s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 07/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023
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Licensee agrees to complete and renew the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers training (AB1207) for both themselves and S2. Licensee agrees to submit proof of this Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 10/25/2023.
www.mandatedreporterca.com
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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023


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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee stated they have been physically conducting 15 minute checks for C2, but they have not been documenting the 15 minute sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023
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Licensee agrees to begin physically documenting the 15 minute sleep checks for C2 and any other children enrolled who are under the age of two years old. Licensee agrees to submit proof of this Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 10/25/2023.
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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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/11/2023


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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023
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· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted.
· Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 09/2021. Additionally, S2’s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 07/2023. LPA brought this to the attention of the Licensee who agreed to renew the certification and send proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL).
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 03/2025 for both the Licensee and S2.
· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 09/28/2021.
· No bodies of water 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.
· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys.
· Current roster on file.
· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted 01/2023. LPA brought this to the attention of the Licensee who understood that they were out of compliance with the fire and disaster drill regulations which state that fire and disaster drills need to be conducted every six months. Licensee agreed to conduct a new fire and disaster drill and send proof to CCL.
· Children’s records are not complete. During record review, LPA observed that C2 was missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee stated they have been physically conducting 15 minute checks for C2, but they have not been documenting the 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee agreed to begin physically documenting the 15 minute sleep checks for C2 and any other children enrolled who are under the age of two years old and agrees to send proof to CCL.
· Employee’s records are not complete. As stated above, during record review, LPA observed that both the Licensee and S2 were missing proof of current non expired Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207).
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 10/11/2023 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023
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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-andresources/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, 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 in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845792
VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

LPA Perla Ordones informed licensee Leah Jones that this report dated 10/11/2023 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Perla Ordones informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/11/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Leah Jones, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Leah Jones.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023
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