197417579-2-17-2023-30-CC-JLAO-CP62LR-20230217162958

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417579
Report Date: 02/16/2023
Date Signed: 02/17/2023 04:30:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/17/2023 04:30 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	REDFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	197417579
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIGALIT REDFIELD		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 663-2169
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90402
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	02/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:40 PM
MET WITH:	Sigalit Redfield		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 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	On 2/16/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at 201 21st Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and was met by Sigalet Redfield, Licensee. LPA observed 10 children in the home with 3 staff member and licensee providing care and supervision. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Licensee confirmed that overnight and infant care is not being provided. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Home is a single story dwelling, there has been no change to the physical layout to the facility. Licensee confirmed the dining room and family room, bedroom 2 and ½ bathroom areas are for day care use. In bedroom 2, children nap and/or use as a quiet area. The following areas are designated as OFF LIMITS to the children in care. Bedroom 1 with bathroom- door was observed locked, living room area- door remains locked with a top latch and kitchen area. LPA observed a detached garage that is made inacessible to the children in care- door is locked and closed. LPA advised licensee to add a top latch since licensee stated she uses to access extra materials for the day care. Facility provides meals and snacks and LPA observed kitchen area with a ½ door making the area inaccessible to the children in care. Swimming pool is located in the back yard area. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: REDFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417579
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2023

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No poisons were observed during the inspection. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds are stored in the top cabinet in the kitchen/laundry room area. Currently facility does not have any child that needs Medication. Medication, when needed, will be stored in the top cabinet outside bedroom 2- inaccessible to the children in care.

There is a barricaded fire place located in the living room which has been designated as OFF LIMITS to the children in care. LPA did not observed any open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguishers located in the kitchen area. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector in the home. Facility has adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

Safe toys and play equipment are observed. Children use the enclosed front yard and back yard as outdoor areas. The front yard is the primary outside area for the day care.

The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 310-663-2169.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Licensee confirmed she does not have any car seats on the premises. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 1 out of 6 files were incomplete. LPA issues two technical advisories- Emergency Contact information and copy of Immunization record. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 6/21/2021. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/Firtst Aid expires on 3/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records. LPA observed staff files were missing LIC 9052 Employee Rights. LPA issues a technical violation and licensee agrees to ensure all files are complete with all the necessary licensing forms.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2023

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: REDFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417579
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2023

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LPA provided licensee with a copy of the LIC 311D and Entrance Check list to use a reference to audit the program.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

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/inspection-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://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sigalet Redfield.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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