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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376101092
Report Date: 09/26/2023
Date Signed: 09/26/2023 03:53:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2023 03:53 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LAWTON, NICOLETTE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376101092
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Nicolette LawtonTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 9/26/23 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an announced case management inspection for the purpose of a capacity increase with the licensee Nicolette Lawton. Also in the home was Licensee’s assistant Sarah Weil, husband Juan Gonzalez and four infants in care. The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire clearance was granted on 9/7/23. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in kitchen, and carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All required documents were posted. Last disaster drill conducted 4/13/23. Per applicant operating hours are from 6;00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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.

Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 4/2024 and Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 was completed 1/26/22. Assistant's First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 1/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 was completed 1/3/25. Licensee and staff meet immunization requirements. LPA reviewed child and staff files which were complete.

Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Licensee will be using the following rooms for childcare: living room, nap room 1, hallway and bathroom.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LAWTON, NICOLETTE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101092
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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The following areas will be off limits: kitchen, bedroom, attached garage, side and front yards, which are inaccessible using safety gates, latches, locks, and doorknob covers. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. A fully fenced back yard is available for outdoor activities. Licensee would like to expand licensed area of back yard. Licensee was advised will need to install fence along the 2-foot concrete wall to make raised area of yard inaccessible to children and to install a riser to patio areas where the flooring is not level before additional yard space can be licensed. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home.

Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances associated to the facility, corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA Mangina directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. Licensee was given heat related tips. Licensee reminded that garage is never to be used by children in care.

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/.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LAWTON, NICOLETTE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101092
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023
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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The facility is in substantial compliance and no deficiencies are cited at this time. A large license is recommended and may be issued after a thorough file review. Licensee has provide documents for a legal name change. LPA will process name change with new increased capacity license.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Nicolette Lawton. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian L Mangina
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023
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