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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493539
Report Date: 09/21/2021
Date Signed: 09/21/2021 04:46:50 PM

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:OWUSU FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493539
ADMINISTRATOR:OWUSU, HILDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
3109083273
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90247
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
09/21/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:05 PM
MET WITH:Hilda Owusu, Licensee and Assistant TIME COMPLETED:
04:42 PM
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On 09/21/2021 2:05PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Hilda Owusu. Also present was Staff #1 (S1).Days and hours of operation are 05:00AM to 11:30PM, Sunday -Saturday.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom#1 and #2, family room, dining room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. The home is two story, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with one study and family downstairs and attached garage. The home also has an attached enclosed patio. All of the bedrooms are off limits and will remain inaccessible to the children. During this inspection, LPA observed that licensee added a room, (playroom and one bathroom), located by the kitchen area. A subsequent visit will be conduct. Per Licensee, the playroom, is off-limit area. LPA advised Licensee to submit via mail an update sketch floor plan and yard to El Segundo Regional Office. During this All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of knob door. 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. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise MirandaTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3055
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
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: OWUSU FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493539
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2021
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The fireplace located in the family room is made inaccessible by a glass door with latch) and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (310) 908-3273. There are currently three infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib and two play yards for each infant in care, crib and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yards. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 06/27/2020. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2022. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise MirandaTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3055
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
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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: OWUSU FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493539
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2021
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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. 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 and Licensee discussed 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.


Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.


This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise MirandaTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3055
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2021
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