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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192006838
Report Date: 03/05/2024
Date Signed: 03/05/2024 01:15:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2024 01:15 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	VASCO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	192006838
ADMINISTRATOR:	VASCO, MURIEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 971-3587
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90044
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	03/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:05 AM
MET WITH:	Muriel Vasco, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	01:40 PM

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On 03/05/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Risher conducted a 3 year Required Inspection. LPA provided Licensee with the purpose of the visit and was granted access to the facility. LPA met with Muriel Vasco, Licensee. LPA toured the inside and outside of the property with the Licensee. LPA observed the home to be clean, safe, orderly and well ventilated. There were 3 children present at the time of the inspection. The operating hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 5pm.

LPA observed the home to have a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, office, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. The Licensee utilizes the living room/dining room and the bathroom areas as the day-care. The rest of the home is inaccessible to the children. The living room/dining room is used for daily activities, eating and napping. Licensee utilizes mats and play pens for napping. The isolation area is the bedroom located through the kitchen.

Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee reports that there are no pets in the home.

The kitchen and bathroom areas were inspected for proper storage of chemicals, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and sharp pointed objects. These items were made inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies and sharp objects are stored underneath the sink in a locked cabinet. Licensee stated she does not store any medication. LPA observed a safety gate at the entrance of the kitchen.

LPA observed electrical outlets with protective covers.

LPA observed operable smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home which were tested during inspection. The home is equipped with 1 (2-A:10-B:C) Fire Extinguisher and First Aid kit which includes thermometer and band aids. The home has central air and heat.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Risher
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VASCO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192006838
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024

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LPA inspected the outside area and observed age appropriate toys. There are no bodies of water at the home. The outside play area is supervised by the licensee and staff in the driveway to the left of the home.

Staff and children's files were reviewed during inspection. LPA reviewed records related to earthquake drills and fire drills which was not current. All required Child Care Postings was observed on the Parent Board during inspection.

The facility has not conducted a fire drill since 04/2023. This type B violation under section code 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Refer to LIC809D for additional information.

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.

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-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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Risher
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VASCO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192006838
	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024

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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, 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 Muriel Vasco.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Risher
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2024 01:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Adrian Risher On 03/05/2024 at 12:55 PM

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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VASCO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192006838
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(9)(A)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The facility has not conducted a fire drill since 04/2023.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will conduct a fire drill with the children in care. Licensee will provide written documentation to LPA once the fire drill has been completed. The updated fire drill log will be submitted to LPA by 03/12/2024

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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:

Maureen Neal

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Adrian Risher

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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