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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408591
Report Date: 03/28/2024
Date Signed: 03/28/2024 11:39:38 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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:VERNON AND THOMAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197408591
ADMINISTRATOR:VERNON, CARMELITA L.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 965-0086
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Carmelita VernonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On March 28, 2024 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Angelica Wallin, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Carmelita Vernon. Hours of operation are from Monday to Friday from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken.

This two - story home consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Areas used by the children include: attach garage as the daycare room, living room as the nap room, kitchen, dining, one bathroom, and backyard. Per Licensee Vernon, areas off limits to children include: four bedrooms, and one bathroom. There are 5 children present during time of inspection. Licensee stated that there are currently 15 children enrolled in the facility. LPA advised license regarding Title 22 regulations concerning ratio and capacity.

The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA noted space with age-appropriate toys. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. During inspection, LPA observed fire extinguisher with purchase receipt of 3/13/24. Per licensee, cleaning supplies and solutions are located in a linen cabinet next to daycare room inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cleaning supplies inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed knives located in kitchen cabinet above oven inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed main bathroom located in hallway and observed no hazards to children in care. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection. Per licensee, food service and transportation service is provided. Per licensee, overnight care is not provided at this time. LPA discussed with licensee supervision and safety when providing transportation services.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/28/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VERNON AND THOMAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408591
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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Per licensee, outdoor play is conducted in the backyard. LPA observed outdoor play area is fenced and fully enclosed. LPA observed no hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. During inspection, LPA observed a pile of metals poles in backyard accessible to children in care. Per licensee, poles are from shade that came undone due to windy and harsh weather. LPA advised for poles to be removed and inaccessible to children in care. Co-licensee, Darren Thomas, immediately addressed concern and removed poles to off-limit area inaccessible to children in care. A technical violation citation issued. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water.

During inspection, three children’s records were reviewed. Per children's record review, LPA observed one children’s file missing complete LIC9227 form. Per licensee, form was completed by parent, but is misplaced. Per licensee, new form to be completed and signed by parent. A technical violation citation issued. During children’s record review, LPA observed 15-minute log not being documented. Per licensee, she was informed that once child moved from playpen to cot, log was no longer needed. LPA advised licensee of Title 22 safe sleep regulations. A technical violation citation issued.

A review of staff records indicates that co-licensees have the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 6/2024, updated CPR/1st aid certificates with expiration date of 5/2024 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.

Licensee Vernon was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Vernon items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.



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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: VERNON AND THOMAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408591
VISIT DATE: 03/28/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations 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.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Carmelita Vernon. 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 854-7636
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica WallinTELEPHONE: (626) 366-3613
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/28/2024
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