197409713-2-19-2025-30-CC-LCLN-DE3275-20250219160809

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197409713
Report Date: 02/19/2025
Date Signed: 02/19/2025 04:08:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/19/2025 04:08 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	SCHUSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197409713
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SCHUSTER, DENISE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 930-4235
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90034
CAPACITY: 12	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	DENISE SCHUSTER, LICENSEE		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

NARRATIVE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

On 02/19/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton made an unannounced visit to the Schuster Family Child Care Home to conduct the Required 3-year inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Denise Schuster. LPA Clayton observed 8 children in care, being supervised by Licensee and 2 fingerprint cleared assistants. Per Licensee the hours of operation are Monday through Friday. 8am – 5pm. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and water.

LPA toured the entire home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. The home is neat and clean and has ventilation for safety and comfort. The home has working telephone and LPA Clayton confirmed the number is (310) 930 - 4235.

LPA Clayton confirmed that the home consists of: living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (two bedrooms and one bathroom on the west side of the home, and 2 bedrooms (one is a converted garage) and 1 bathroom on the east side of the home) laundry room, and a fenced back yard.

The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: living room (main daycare area) bedroom #1 (infant nap/play area), bathroom #1, dining room, and fenced back yard. The isolation area is in the living room.

The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are as follows: bedroom #2, bedroom #3 (converted garage), bedroom #4, and bathroom #2, all of which are inaccessible to children in care by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.

Furniture and equipment in the home are in good condition and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

There are no pools, ponds, spas, or any other bodies of water on the property. There is a firearm and ammunition on the property, stored in her fingerprint cleared son’s room, which is off limits and inaccessible to children in care. Licensee Denise opened a cabinet and LPA Clayton observed what licensee reported to be a locked gun safe, and what licensee reported to be a locked gun case which, per the licensee, contain the ammunition. Licensee stated that she does not know the combination to the safe, nor does she know the combination to the ammunition case lock.

Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
	DATE: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 1 of 5

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SCHUSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197409713
	VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025

NARRATIVE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

LPA Clayton reminded Licensees that any poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are to be made inaccessible to children in care.

LPA Clayton reviewed 5 children’s files which contain current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, and a signed Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. LPA Clayton reminded licensee that she is required to have a receipt for signed Parent’s Rights.

Licensee provided proof of current CPR/First certification, which expires August 2026. LPA Clayton reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter certificates are to be renewed every 2 years. Licensee has immunizations records that are in compliance with immunizations required for childcare providers.

LPA reminded licensee to access the department Safe Sleep guidelines and regulations on the Child Care website https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safesleep as an additional resource.

LPA Clayton discussed of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Products 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 the purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. LPA Clayton instructed licensee that all medications are to be stored inaccessible to children in care. LPA Clayton provided Licensee with the IMS Sample form and instructed her to submit a copy to the department immediately upon completion. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 2 of 5

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SCHUSTER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197409713
	VISIT DATE: 02/19/2025

NARRATIVE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Childcare Home. A Type A Violation and a Civil penalty of 100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA Clayton instructed Licensee to provide proof of the following:
· completed Mandated Reporter training certificate for herself and staff to the department no later than Monday March 03, 2025.
· proof of signed Parent Rights receipts for children in care, to the department
· an updated Disaster plan to the department no later than Monday March 03, 2025.

Per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes, no Deficiencies cited, Technical Violations were cited today (see LIC 9102).
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to licensee.

The inspection report will be made available to the public upon request. LPA Clayton posted a Notice of Site Visit which is required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/19/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/19/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 3 of 5