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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 367700204
Report Date: 03/22/2022
Date Signed: 03/22/2022 12:48:15 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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:COOPER FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
367700204
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:57 AM
MET WITH:Latonya CooperTIME COMPLETED:
01:03 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thompson-Miller met with Licensee, Latonya Cooper, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for an One Year Annual inspection. This is a two story 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen, dining, living room, family room, laundry room, loft and 3 car garage. There is no pool/or body of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include two adults (Licensee, adult son) and two children (one licensee child, one licensee niece). Days/hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6AM to 5AM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Upon arrival LPA observed 2 child care children.

Physical Plant: Home is clean and orderly, fireplace is screened, age appropriate toys and play equipment, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher, no one smokes in the home. There is a designated area for ill child(ren) as necessary in the family room, no weapon/firearms, facility sketch complete and current, off limit areas include entire upstairs (all Bedrooms #1- #5, Bathroom #1 and #2, loft), laundry room (safety latch to be secured) and garage. There is a working telephone (cell and landline), poisons and cleaning items inaccessible (in laundry room, kitchen lower cabinets with a latch) to children. Stairs have a gate. Home has central AC and heat.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (laundry room), medicines (off limits bedroom) and hazardous items (sharp knives in upper cabinet) that can pose a danger to children. Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current. Roster complete and maintained current.

Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are age appropriate napping (cots, playpen) equipment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linda Thompson-Miller
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/22/2022
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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: COOPER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700204
VISIT DATE: 03/22/2022
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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

The following was discussed with the Licensee:


Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter (www.mandatedreporterca.com) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Per Licensee no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linda Thompson-Miller
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: COOPER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700204
VISIT DATE: 03/22/2022
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Bathroom: No Shower or tub) free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable.

Kitchen: Sharp items (knives) are inaccessible and home has a clean fully stocked of food refrigerator/freezer. Food brought from the children’s home is labelled and dated. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Outdoor: There is one small dog (will not be around children in care). The backyard is completely fenced (gate on the left side). There is no swing/slide.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Licensee has CPR/First Aid 09/26//23 and Mandated Reporter. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children (cordless).



Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep and Lead Poisoning flyer's, COVID-19 posters and CDPH Mandate (masking update). Licensee stated currently does not have child care insurance.
The following were observed/discussed and or provided: Seat Belt Safety, Safe Sleep poster observed, forms required for children file (LIC311D), Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Staffing and Ratio (capacity limitations handout provided), Emergency and Disaster Information (LIC610A, LIC9148), Lead Flyer Requirement, liability insurance (LIC282) must have signed form on file if no liability insurance. Names of all adults living in the home: All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linda Thompson-Miller
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: COOPER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700204
VISIT DATE: 03/22/2022
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Licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.

FCCH Criminal Record Clearance
Licensee 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.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linda Thompson-Miller
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: COOPER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 367700204
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Latonya Cooper and also instructed Licensee to visit 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 Ms. Cooper 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.

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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.


Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Latonya Cooper. This report was read and provided to Licensee Latonya Cooper on this date.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linda Thompson-Miller
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2022
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