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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen met with Licensee, Marilyn Allen, of Allen FCCH 191606932 located at 3216 Carolwood, Torrance, CA 90505 for the purpose of an Annual Random Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed 10 children being supervised by licensee and adult son. All adults were fingerprinted and associated to the facility. LPA Cohen toured and inspected all rooms identified in facility sketch. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
This is a tri-level four-bedroom, three and a half-bathroom home with kitchen/dining, living room, family room, and an attached garage. There is a swimming pool on the premises, fenced and gated. Family members residing in the home include licensee, and one adult son. The home has a fireplace that is barricaded and located in the living room. The Licensee has installed a child safety gate so that children do not access the stairs that lead to the remainder of the home. The remainder of the home is off limits to the children.
Main care is provided in the family room located on the second level. LPA Cohen observed age appropriate toys, learning materials, games and activities for children in care. All furniture was found in good repair, clean, and without hazards. Children utilize the bathroom located inside of main care area. The Bathroom is with locks and free from hazards. The facility is inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (under sink with latch), and hazardous items (sharp knives in kitchen only) that can pose a danger to children.
Inspection of the outdoor play area is conducted. Age appropriate play equipment is found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There is adequate shade for the children in care. Fencing around the perimeter of the back yard is at least 4 feet high. Backyard is free from miscellaneous debris such as tree branches, trash, leaves, etc.
Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time. |