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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 573615541
Report Date: 10/24/2024
Date Signed: 10/24/2024 11:13:01 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2024 11:13 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:DEERING, STEFANIEFACILITY NUMBER:
573615541
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DEERING, STEFANIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 996-0863
CITY:WEST SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95691
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
10/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Stefanie DeeringTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia conducted an unannounced inspection and met with Licensee, Stefanie Deering. LPA observed 11 children supervised by Licensee and two staff. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM.

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 and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. Off limit areas are all bedrooms and shed in the yard. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates.The backyard is fenced. The electric fireplace in the home was screened and was not used during daycare hours. LPA discussed supervision with Licensee regarding the use of the heater while children are in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. During the inspection today, LPA observed the hot tub is covered with a lid that supports the weight of an adult and locked on all 4 sides, per Title 22 regulations.

LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. Two children's files and Licensee's files were reviewed. LPA did not observed the the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports in each child's files. LPA discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reported will be expired on 03/2025. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. Certification expiration date is 05/2026. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. Report Continue on 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: DEERING, STEFANIE
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615541
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA discussed the 15 min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA dicussed the LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months, for licensee during today's inspection.

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 this date, 10/03/2024, 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 DOJ.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: DEERING, STEFANIE
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615541
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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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.

An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.

Title 22 DEFICIENCIES were cited on the subsequent page LIC 809-D of this report. Appeals rights were discussed and printed. An exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was posted. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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Created By: Erwin Tjhia On 10/24/2024 at 10:53 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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: DEERING, STEFANIE
FACILITY NUMBER: 573615541

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8595(C)(4)
1596.8595 (C) Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services (4) The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child's file

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA did not observe the the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports in each child's fileswhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/07/2024
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Licensee would have the parents signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports and sutmit them to LPA
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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:Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Erwin Tjhia
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/24/2024


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