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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434415987
Report Date: 02/18/2025
Date Signed: 02/18/2025 11:15:20 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:PENNINGTON, KRISTINA & KAITLYNNFACILITY NUMBER:
434415987
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 3DATE:
02/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Kaitlynn & Kristina PenningtonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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At 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andy Yang met with Licensees, Kristina & Kaitylnn Penndington to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. Present for this inspection were (2) licensees, (2) adults, and (3) children (2 infants and 1 preschool age). All adults living in the home have background clearance. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ages of the children to be served are from 0 to 6 years of age.

The home is single family home. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ON LIMIT AREAS are living room, kitchen, playroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 3, laundry room, bathroom, and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are garage, bedroom 2, master bedroom, and bathroom (located near master bedroom) are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and with visual supervision. The ISOLATION AREA is playroom. LPA observed the fireplace is barricaded. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fenced. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee states that any poisons are stored in garage which is OFF LIMITS. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.

The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The Licensee, Kristina Pennington CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 8/2026. LPA reminded Licensee, Kaitlynn Pennington, that 1st aid/CPR must be renewed every 2 years. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on 1/03/2023 (expired on 1/2025) and a copy of the certification is on file. Licensee was reminded of Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee’s immunization is on file. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months. Personnel records are available for review and contain all required forms. Child’s records are available for review and contain all required forms. All REQUIRED forms are posted and visible for public review.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andy Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/18/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: PENNINGTON, KRISTINA & KAITLYNN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415987
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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All cribs or play yards meet the safety standards. The cribs or play yards do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The mattresses in the crib or play yards are firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. Each infant’s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. There are no loose articles and objects, bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the cribs or play yards. Each infant under 24 months of age have documentation of 15 minute checks while sleeping.

Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee are redirecting and talking with the child. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature.

Also, discussed with the Licensee was isolation of sick children, supervision of children, staffing ratio and capacity, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute.

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.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andy Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: PENNINGTON, KRISTINA & KAITLYNN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415987
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, 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 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.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEES, Kristina & Kaitlynn Pennington, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 2/04/2025.

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 platforms.
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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andy Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: PENNINGTON, KRISTINA & KAITLYNN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415987
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025
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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 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.

During today’s inspection, One “Type B” deficiencies was issued on attached 809-D. Appeal rights provided.

Type B
  • Licensee's Mandated Reporter training were expired

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Kristina & Kaitlynn Pennington.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andy Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025
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Created By: Andy Yang On 02/18/2025 at 10:08 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: PENNINGTON, KRISTINA & KAITLYNN
FACILITY NUMBER: 434415987

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 of both Licensee's Mandated Reporters training are expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/18/2025
Plan of Correction
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By POC due date of 3/18/2025, Licensees will provide copy of current Mandated Reporter training certificates.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Belinda Devall
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Andy Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/18/2025


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