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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191607720
Report Date: 02/06/2024
Date Signed: 02/07/2024 09:12:59 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245



FACILITY NAME:SHEARER FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
191607720
ADMINISTRATOR:SHEARER, ESPERANZAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 641-1508
CITY:WESTCHESTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 9DATE:
02/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Esperanza Shearer - LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 02/06/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee Esperanza Shearer. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the home. LPA toured the home both inside and outside. Present during today’s inspection was Licensee Shearer, Licensee’s two (2) assistants and nine (9) children in care.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection.

The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Child Care Homes will be met by the licensee. The facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care with a max capacity of 12 children. Currently the facility is available to take children ages 1 year old to 4 years old. The facility hours of operation are 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Licensee is not available for overnight or weekend care. Per licensee the only individual currently residing in the home is the licensee and Licensee’s cat, who is kept in the living room.

The home is a single-family home, consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, a den and a detached garage. Families enter the home through the side entrance gate that leads directly to the den in the back. Families may also enter the home through the main entrance, which leads directly onto the living room. Licensee confirmed childcare is conducted primarily in the den referred to as the classroom. LPA observed a metal mesh screen curtain on the fireplace located in the dining room to prevent access by children in care. Per licensee all bedrooms are used for napping and the dining room area is used for eating.

Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: the back yard deck with the jacuzzi tub (left side), the garage and the living room. LPA reminded licensees that any area designated as OFF LIMITS should be made inaccessible during the hours of operation and/or while children are present.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina CastellanosTELEPHONE: 424-301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/06/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SHEARER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607720
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There is a body of water present on the premises, a jacuzzi tub. LPA observed the jacuzzi tub to have a tight fitted cover with latch clip locks and it cannot be lifted by a child, making it inaccessible to the children in care.

Hazardous materials are kept out of the reach of children: Detergents and cleaning compounds are kept primarily underneath the kitchen skin cabinet with a safety magnetic cabinet lock. Additional Detergents and cleaning compounds are maintained on top shelf cabinets in the bathrooms.

Licensee confirmed that the home is available to take in a child that might need medication. Currently there is one child that requires medication.

Licensee confirmed the home does provide meals and snacks. Per Licensee the facility works with Evergreen Child Care, Inc’s food program. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted.

LPA observed licensee test the dual carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher in the den room. LPA reminded licensee to maintain proof of an annual service for the fire extinguisher.

Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number (310)641-1508.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Prohibited items in Family Child Care Home flyer was provided.

Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina CastellanosTELEPHONE: 424-301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SHEARER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607720
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed and LIC9227 form was reviewed.

Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 09/06/2022. The Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was completed on 08/06/2022. LPA reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. LPA reviewed 6 children’s files and observed files to be complete. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D and LIC126 to use as a reference when auditing files. A sample packet was provided to Licensee.

Family Child Care Home 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 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-andresources/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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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina CastellanosTELEPHONE: 424-301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SHEARER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607720
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2024
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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.

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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted and reviewed with Licensee Esperanza Shearer. A copy of this report was discussed and left with Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina CastellanosTELEPHONE: 424-301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2024
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