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25 | On April 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Licensee, Kathryn Centanni. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on the plan of corrections that were issued to the facility during the Required 1 Year inspection that was conducted on December 21, 2022. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. At the time of the inspection, six (6) children were present with the Licensee.
LPA obtained copies of the following documents during the inspection: Updated Application for a Family Child Care Home (LIC 279), Updated Current Children in your Home (LIC 279B), and Updated Facility Sketch (LIC 999A). Licensee was notified that the Los Angeles County Fire Department granted a fire clearance for the license capacity but denied use of the detached garage on February 14, 2023. Per Licensee, the detached garage is no longer being used for child care and will not use the detached garage for child care in the future unless granted the proper fire clearance.
During the inspection, LPA inspected the areas used for child care which includes one (1) bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, and fenced cement area located in the backyard. The areas were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, and cleanliness. Per Licensee, all other areas of the home are considered off-limits to children in care. LPA observed child safety gates installed, making the areas off-limits inaccessible. LPA also observed a bedroom door closed and locked, making the room inaccessible. LPA observed a gate installed in the backyard making the grass area and water well inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any infant rockers, infant rocking bassinets, or other prohibited items. LPA observed napping equipment available which were cots and playpens.
LPA issued Plan of Correction (POC) Letters to the Licensee. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Kathryn Centanni. |