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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197409493
Report Date: 01/09/2020
Date Signed: 01/09/2020 03:13:23 PM

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:KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197409493
ADMINISTRATOR:KRAUS, LORNAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 419-6030
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
01/09/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Lorna Kraus, Co-LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 01/09/2020 at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sophia Lord-Richard conducted a 1 Year Required visit. LPA provided Licensee with the purpose of the visit and was granted access to the facility. LPA met with Co-Licensee Lorna Kraus and Co-Licensee Edward Kraus. LPA toured the inside and outside of the property at 12:20 PM with the Licensee. LPA observed the home to be clean, safe, orderly and well ventilated. There were 6 children present at the time of inspection with 1 assistant the Co-Licensee husband. The operating hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm hours.

LPA observed the single-story home to have a Living Room, Great Room, Kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The home has a detached garage. The Licensee utilizes the Great Room, and one bathroom as the day-care. The rest of the home is inaccessible to the children. The Great room is used for napping. The children use cots in the great room when they are napping. The children use the bathroom located towards the front of the home by the front door. The great room used for daily activities. The children use age-appropriate tables and chairs in the backyard for eating. The parents enter the home from the front door entrance.

LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee reports that there are no pets in the home. The kitchen area were inspected for proper storage of chemicals,

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197409493
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2020
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detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and sharp pointed objects. All items were made inaccessible to children. Kitchen cabinets were made inaccessible to children in care with locks. LPA observed All 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 tweezers, thermometer, and band aids. Licensee CPR card expires (Mar 2020) and the assistant's CPR, and Co-Licensee does not have a CPR card. The fireplace is properly screened and is inaccessible to the children. Licensee stated the house has central Heat/Air.

LPA inspected the outside area and observed age appropriate toys. There are no bodies of water at the home. LPA observed a playhouse, toys, appropriate equipment and chairs with tables. The outside play area is gated.


The licensee and Co Licensee will need to have required immunization. Licensee has not completed Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training. LPA was not able to review records related to earthquake drills and fire drills, because not documented. All required Child Care Postings was observed on the Parent Board during inspection. Children's files were inventoried and reviewed at the time of inspection. Children files were completed.

Items to be provided to LPA: 1. Mandated Reporter Certificate for both Co-Licensee 2. Shot records for both Licensee, Fire Drill Log, Locks on the Bath room Cabinets,

2 deficiencies cited

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
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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: KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197409493
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2020
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In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of Family Child Care Homes, during today's visit, 2 deficiencies were observed. (Please see LIC 809D for deficiencies cited.) Please see LIC 811 Confidential Names List.

The following was discussed with the licensee:


No smoking is allowed on a day care premises. Only children eating may be in high chairs. Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change. LPA did not observe any baby walkers, exersaucers or bouncers.
MANDATED REPORTER: LPA also explained Assembly Bill 1207 California Child Care Workers; Mandated Training Requirement. Beginning January 1, 2018, all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees must complete Mandated Reported Training prior to March 30, 2018 and renew training every two years at: www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Immunization records are to be obtained from parents prior to a child being left with provider. Immunization records shall be kept on blue cards from the local health department. Title 22 Regulations, Child Care Quarterly Updates viewed at www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA informed licensee of regulations regarding reporting unusual incidents and injuries within 24 hours and submit an incident report to the department within 7 days.

The licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home and visiting on a frequent basis must be fingerprint cleared prior to being on the premises. A civil penalty will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
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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: KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197409493
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2020
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Senate Bill 792: this bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

New Immunization Requirement: Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint.

Nutrition Requirement: Beginning January 1, 2016, AB 290 will require for each new license issued, at least one director or teacher at each child care center or family child care home to have at least one hour of training in the importance of childhood nutrition. This applies to anyone submitting a new application, relocating their facility, selling their facility or transferring their license. Please note this training cannot be completed online or by home study programs. The training must be taken from an Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved training program OR an accredited college or university.

Licensee/Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. A handout regarding Safe Sleep was provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
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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: KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197409493
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2020
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Update on Incidental Medical Services: Facilities that provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) must identify those services in their facility’s Plan of Operation and submit an updated Plan of Operation to the Department. Incidental Medical Services Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Emptying an Ileostomy Bag.

New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment.

A copy of this report along with a Notice of Site Visit were issued and explained to the licensee. An exit interview was conducted.



SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2020
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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: KRAUS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197409493
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home- The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each Fire Drill. This documentation shall be kept at the family child care home.
LPA was not able to observe a Fire Drill Log at the time of inspection, which poses a Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Type B
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Section Cited

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Operation of a Family Child Care Home-Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

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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: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sophia Lord-RichardTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2020
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