336300104-2-28-2024-10-CC-JMRO-D2VUKX-20240228143953

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300104
Report Date: 02/28/2024
Date Signed: 02/28/2024 02:39:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/28/2024 02:39 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:	SHORT GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	336300104
ADMINISTRATOR:	SHORT GRIFFIN,ALICIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 331-5442
CITY:	LAKE ELSINORE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92530
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:05 PM
MET WITH:	Alicia Shirt Griffin		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 PM

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On February 28, 2024 at 1:05 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jessica Rubio and Kelly Gerth arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPAs met with Alicia Short Griffin 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 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.

· Off-limit areas include: Entire second story, front entry living area, kitchen and garage.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large family child care home and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPAs observed eight children in care with licensee and an assistant providing care.

· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection

· 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 as stated by Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Stairs are barricaded

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

· Current roster on file

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/28/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024

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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SHORT GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300104
	VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024

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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 1/30/2024

· There are 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.

· Verification of control of property is on file

· LPAs reviewed seven children’s files. All children’s records are complete.

· Employee’s records are complete.

· Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires 2/26/2026

· Licensee’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 10/2025

· Licensee completed Health & Safety Certificate

· 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.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/28/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024

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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: SHORT GRIFFIN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300104
	VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024

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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.

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.

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

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

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Alicia Short Griffin, 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 Alicia Short Griffin. 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: Jessica M Rubio
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/28/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024

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