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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415707
Report Date: 08/02/2023
Date Signed: 08/02/2023 02:15:22 PM


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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:LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197415707
ADMINISTRATOR:LAWSON, CATRICEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 528-3431
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90062
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Catrice Lawson, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosaura Valenzuela conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above noted facility on August 2, 2023. LPA met with Licensee Catrice Lawson, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were no daycare children when LPA arrived. Facility capacity is in compliance for a small Family Child Care Home. This is a one-story home that consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, kitchen, dinning room, detached or garage, front yard (not fenced) and back yard (fenced). Main care areas bonus room, detached room and backyard. Per Licensee, off limit areas include kitchen and master bedroom. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6am to 6pm. Food is provided by Licensee.

Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura ValenzuelaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/02/2023
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: LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415707
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023
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Licensee records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC 501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, Proof of Immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza or influenza declination. TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108-Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. All documents were observed. Based on the LPA’s observations and records review no deficiencies will be cited todayTo improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email 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/process.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 Child Care Home. 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.LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resouces/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.A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura ValenzuelaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023
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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: LAWSON FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415707
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023
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LPAs reviewed required posted documentation located on the entrance door which included facility License, Publication (PUB) 394-Notification of Parental Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148-Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040-Facility Roster, LIC 610-Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill was conducted on blank. All documents were observed.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in the kitchen and bedrooms were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was last serviced in July. The home maintains telephone service via landline and cell phone. The home was observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and are stored in the laundry room with a child safety latch and are inaccessible to children. There is a fire- place in the living room that is screened. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the bonus room, away from other children. Per Licensee, there are firearms stored in the home.

The bathroom that children use is located by the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, was observed to be clean and free of hazards. LPAs observed cabinet under the sink had a child lock, making contents inaccessible.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rosaura ValenzuelaTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023
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