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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300726
Report Date: 04/11/2023
Date Signed: 04/11/2023 08:55:34 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/11/2023 08:55 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	336300726
ADMINISTRATOR:	CARPENTER,ASHANTI		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 235-3807
CITY:	MENIFEE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92584
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	04/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	07:30 AM
MET WITH:	Ashanti Carpenter		TIME COMPLETED:	09:15 AM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On date at 07:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Wilkerson arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection was Ashanti Carpenter. The home is two stories with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with attached garage. LPA toured the facility, inside and out with Ashanti Carpenter and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Per Applicant, off-limit areas include: Office, Laundry Room, Garage & 2nd Story . Off-limit areas have child proof gates, making them inaccessible to children. · Normal hours of operation will be: Sunday through Saturday, 12:00 am to 11:59 am · Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested by the applicant during this inspection and were in working order. · There is central heating and air conditioning. · The fire extinguisher is a 2A-10:B:C, fully charged and met standards established by the State Fire Marshal. · All hazardous items were observed to be inaccessible. Storage of poisons and toxins are inaccessible to children and locked in cabinets in the garage. Sharp items including kitchen knives, are inaccessible and stored in a locked box inside the pantry. Medicines are stored in a 2nd story bathroom · First Aid Kit is located in a closet by the child care room, and contains all required items. · No guns or weapons are stored in the facility as of this date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · Stairs are barricaded · The fireplace is properly screened · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed. · LPA observed a working telephone located in the kitchen and in the day care room · There were no toxic plants inside or outside the facility observed at this time.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James Wilkerson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

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: CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300726
	VISIT DATE: 04/11/2023

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· The outside activity area consists of faux grass
· There are no bodies of water observed on this date. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and 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 bodies of water described. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use.
· Applicant will be using a van to pick-up and drop-off children. The vehicle is in safe operating condition.
· Verification of control of property is maintained by applicant
· Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted in the day care room.
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 02/12/24
· Mandated Reporter certificate expires on o4/21/24
· Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components have been completed on 01/25/23.
· The applicant, Ashanti Carpenter, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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

Applicant was reminded 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James Wilkerson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300726
	VISIT DATE: 04/11/2023

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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 following items were also reviewed with the applicant during inspection:
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter and updating training every 2 years
- Personal rights of children in care, including no corporal punishment
- Responsibility to know the Title 22 Regulations for anyone providing care and supervision
- Capacity and Supervision requirements
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exert-saucers and other similar items are prohibited
- Car seat law
- Smoking is prohibited in the facility while providing child care or transporting children

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James Wilkerson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 336300726
	VISIT DATE: 04/11/2023

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- Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of
30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also
be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
- Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: [email protected]
-The Applicant can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: [email protected]
- Access to forms & Title 22 Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov
- 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.

The application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14 with parent notification. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Ashanti Carpenter..

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James Wilkerson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/11/2023

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