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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016220
Report Date: 03/14/2025
Date Signed: 04/16/2025 04:14:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/16/2025 04:14 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198016220
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		STRAUGHTER,ECTORIA&BRUMFIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 483-8128
CITY:CARSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90746
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 7DATE:
03/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Blanche Singaram / Licensee Assistant TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On 04/16/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted unannounced annual / random inspection. LPA met with Blanche Singaram / Licensee Assistant who guided LPA entry into the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of today's visit.

LPA alongside Singaram provided analyst on a tour of the facility. There was 2 infants and 5 children present during inspection and 3 staff assistants. Facility is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home- Capacity 14. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and does not to exceed 24 hour care at one time. Licensee cares for children ages: Infants -18 years of age.

This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, attached garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the, family room (napping area), 1 bedroom (additional napping area), kitchen, garage (day care activity room) and backyard for daycare. There is a restroom in the garage which the children use. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: all upstairs, dinning room, living room, and front yard.

All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). 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. Facility records were reviewed for current LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 3/31/25. Forms were located by the entrance or in garage wall.
Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
Ashley CalderonTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/14/2025
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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016220
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025
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Fire extinguisher was inspected on 3/17/25. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA's observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA's did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. Fountain is located in the backyard, water is turned off when children in care.

Children’s records were reviewed, all appropriate documentation's in place. Liability Insurance per Licensee Straughter in process of looking into different company, if no insurance is purchased will provide parents (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance. 2 out of 5 children records had LIC282 in files. Two infants had LIC9227 Individual Safe Sleep Plan and 15 min sleep log. Licensee's records and staff assistance records were reviewed, current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification in place and Mandated reporter training is valid- Child Care providers.

Kitchen was observed, sharps located in high out of reach cabinets over the refrigerator. Kitchen cabinets have baby safety latches. Chemicals stored under kitchen sink inaccessible to children in care. LPA reminded poisons to be stored in locked area. Currently, no children on medication, no firearm at the facility and fireplace was observed screened off in family room. There is a baby gate and a divider going to the off limit areas of the home.
  • 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 atwww.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
  • Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley CalderonTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016220
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025
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  • LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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.
  • 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
  • Facility Representative 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.

During the exit interview, the facility representative, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on today’s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 there facility was found in compliance, and no citations were given today.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Blanche Singaram / Licensee Assistant

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley CalderonTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
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