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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417079
Report Date: 04/28/2023
Date Signed: 04/28/2023 03:56:50 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:	STRAUSS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197417079
ADMINISTRATOR:	STRAUSS, DANITA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 900-3132
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90221
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	04/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:55 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Danita Strauss		TIME COMPLETED:	04:10 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with the Licensee Danita Strauss and informed her of the purpose for the visit. LPA provided the inspection Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were two children and one additional staff present during the inspection. All adults present during the inspection have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. Licensee provides care to children ages 3 years old to 12 years old and operation days/ hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a one story three bedroom one bathroom home which consists of a living room, kitchen, backyard, front yard, and detached garage. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include three bedrooms, kitchen, backyard, and front yard. The children use the restroom located in the hallway. The restroom that children use was observed safe and sanitary. Appropriate sleeping arrangements (mats) were observed. Per Licensee blankets are washed weekly at the home. 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: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. All documents were observed to be posted in the living room. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610A- Emergency Disaster Plan and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. The last drill was conducted on 1/3/23. All documents were observed during the inspection. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in the home. A fully charged Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed and last serviced on 4/28/23. The home maintains telephone service (mobile). LPA observed cleaning compounds in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed sharp objects such as knives located on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. LPA advised Licensee to relocate the knives to an inaccessible area.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2023

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: STRAUSS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417079
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/28/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)

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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: LPA observed knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/28/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee immediately removed the knives to a high cabinet inaccessibly to children in care. Cleared during visit.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102418(a)

Immunizations

(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. 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: LPA did not observed immunization records for C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/26/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide immunization records to LPA via email by POC due date.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2023

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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: STRAUSS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417079
	VISIT DATE: 04/28/2023

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Licensee immediately placed knives in a high cabinet inaccessible to children in care. Per Licensee, no children require medication and personal medication is stored in an off limits bedroom.
Per Licensee there are no poisons stored in the home. LPA advised Licensee that all poisons must be locked away, not only inaccessible. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
Food is provided by Licensee. LPA advised Licensee if children bring food from home, it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated.
The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate materials available for children. LPA observed central air conditioning/ heating throughout the home.
Per Licensee, the outdoor play area (backyard) is currently not being used by children. Per Licensee, children are transported to the local park daily for outdoor play. Per Licensee, children are supervised while at the local park. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA did not observe immunization records and LIC 700 for child #1 (C1) and child #2 (C2). LPA advised Licensee that immunization records and LIC 700 should be available for review at the time of inspection.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/9/23 and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was completed on 11/3/21.
Infant Care: Currently Licensee does not care for any infants currently. Per Licensee she does not intent to care for infants. LPA reviewed Safe sleep regulations with Licensee, including LIC 9227 (Infant Sleep Plan) for infants under 12 months and 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2023

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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: STRAUSS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417079
	VISIT DATE: 04/28/2023

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LPA provided a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect.
Overnight Care: Per Licensee, there is no overnight care is not provided at the moment, LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain wake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. LPA provided and discussed PIN 23-06-CCP Information Regarding Brightly Colored Fentanyl, Also Referred to as “Rainbow Fentanyl”. 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. LPA advised Licensee that all adults age 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 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.
Based on the LPA’s observations, interviews and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. Deficiencies include two type B violations for not having immunization records for C1 and C2 and having knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Appeal rights were discussed and provided to the Licensee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2023

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