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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343619482
Report Date: 04/15/2024
Date Signed: 04/15/2024 12:02:28 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/15/2024 12:02 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:FINCH, THELMAFACILITY NUMBER:
343619482
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FINCH, THELMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 254-3797
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95826
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 3DATE:
04/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Thelma FinchTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On April 15, 2024 at approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Josiah Gathing and Fabian Schwartz met with licensee Thelma Finch for the purpose of a required three-year inspection. There were three daycare children present during today’s inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-Limits areas: All bedrooms, Backyard, and Garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per licensee, there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed required posted documents.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and found them to be complete. LPA observed a completed Children’s Roster and fire drill log last updated January 29, 2024. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid certificate is valid through November 2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter certificate expired November 2023.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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.

CONTINUED ON LIC809-C…

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/15/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Josiah Gathing On 04/15/2024 at 11:39 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: FINCH, THELMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343619482

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/15/2024

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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/03/2024
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Licensee will provide proof of completion of Mandated Reporter training to LPA by the above Plan of Correction 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:Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Josiah Gathing
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/15/2024


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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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: FINCH, THELMA
FACILITY NUMBER: 343619482
VISIT DATE: 04/15/2024
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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.

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 Licensee Thelma Finch, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Thelma Finch.

A deficiency is cited on the following LIC809D. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Seychelle De Luca
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Josiah Gathing
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2024
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