197420018-10-3-2023-58-CC-MREN-CW9UGZ-20231003153510

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197420018
Report Date: 10/03/2023
Date Signed: 10/03/2023 03:35:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2023 03:35 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197420018
ADMINISTRATOR:	MORRIS, AJA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 994-3773
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90008
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	10/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:11 PM
MET WITH:	Aja Morris		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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On 10/03/2023 at 12:15 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Maria Rendon met with Licensee, Aja Morris and guided LPA on a tour of the home. The purpose of the visit was an unannounced annual inspection at the home to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as requires by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Homes will be met. The Family Child Care Home operates Monday-Sunday 6:00am-5:59 am. LPA observed 7 children, 2 of which were infants, under the care and supervision of Licensee and 01 other staff member.

LPA toured the home inside and out. Currently facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the living room and bathroom are accessible to children in care. All other areas, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook and laundry room were observed to be inaccessible to children in care using children proof doorknobs, child gates and supervision. The bathroom accessible to children was observed to be clean with toilet and faucet safe and operable.

LPA observed two working smoke detector located in the daycare area and the hallway. LPA observed the carbon monoxide to be located in hallway. LPA was able to hear a successful test. LPA observed fire extinguisher 3-A:40-B:C to be located on the wall in the laundry room near the kitchen. Electrical outlets were observed to be inaccessible to children in care with the use of plug covers. The home was observed to be clean and orderly with heating and ventilation. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment, and materials. LPA verified the home has a working telephone service. LPA observed poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that pose a danger to children to be made inaccessible. First Aid kit was observed and complete. Per LIS the facility annual fees are current.

Mats were observed for napping. One play yard observed to be available for infants in care. LPA observed a small blanket in the play yard but no infant was in the play yard at the time. LPA provided Licensee with Infant Safe Sleep Regulations 102425 and during the visit a Technical Violation was given.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Rendon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420018
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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Kitchen was observed with sharp utensils and are inaccessible. Kitchen was observed to be clean. Licensee provides all foods to the children in care.

Outdoor area is located in the back yard. Outdoor area was observed to be fenced in. LPA observed the outdoor area and there are no hazards to children present.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no bodies of water in the premises.

LPAs observed the following required postings: current facility license, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, and PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster. LPAs reviewed facility’s current LIC 9040 Child Care Roster.

LPA reviewed 7 children’s file. LPA observed emergency cards, immunization records, notification of parent’s rights and affidavit regarding liability insurance. LPA reviewed individual sleeping plans and documentation of 15-minute safe sleep checks.

LPA reviewed all staff files and found staff files in compliance with LIC 9052, immunizations, LIC 9108, Mandated Reporter Certificate and current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPAs advised smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Rendon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420018
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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LPAs advised per CC Regulation 102417(a) Operation of A Family Child Care Home, The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.

LPAs 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 licensees 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 baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. pg 3 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Rendon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420018
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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

During today’s visit, 10/03/23, there were no deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview conducted with Licensee Aja Morris. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights was provided to Licensee Aja Morris

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maria Rendon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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