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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 195700283
Report Date: 06/24/2024
Date Signed: 06/24/2024 10:35:03 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/24/2024 10:35 AM - 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:CURRIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
195700283
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DENA CURRIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 908-0830
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90016
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:08 AM
MET WITH:Dena CurrieTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:50 AM
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On 6/24/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey, met with Applicant, Dena Currie, an entrance check list was provided. The purpose of the visit was an announced Capacity increase and location change at the home located at, 2226 Harcourt Ave., to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Homes will be met. This is an application for a large Family Child Care Home. Applicant is requesting a capacity of 14 children, ages 0 months to 13 years old. The Family Child Care Home will operate Monday – Sunday 6:00 a.m. – 5:59 a.m. The fire clearance was approved on 4/8/24. Applicant stated that a cell phone with active service in the home will be the main contact number while children are in care.

LPA discussed the LIC282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance with applicant.

LPA reviewed with licensee, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Lipsey observed the following required postings: LIC610A Emergency Disaster Plan, PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. LPA advised, once licensed the facility license shall be posted. LPA advised all LIC9213 Notice of Site Visits shall be posted for 30 days after each site visit. LPA advised, any licensing report documenting a Type A citation must be posted for 30 days. LPA advised a disaster drill log shall be posted with disaster drills completed at lease every six months.

The applicant has completed preventive health and safety/Childhood Nutrition/ Lead Exposure Prevention on 6/23/24 and Mandated Reporter training completed on 4/10/24. The applicant has current pediatric CPR/First Aid training completed on 2/16/24.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CURRIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700283
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2024
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Applicant guided analyst on a tour of the home. All areas identified on the home sketch were inspected, including but not limited to off limit areas. Per applicant off limit areas will be locked and in accessible. This home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen, and laundry area. Per applicant, the children will use the following areas: Living/Dining room and Bathroom.

The both bedrooms, kitchen, and laundry area) is off limits to the children in care. Safety gate and locks are installed to make the kitchen inaccessible. Kitchen cabinets and drawers were observed with a locking mechanism. The stove, refrigerator, sink and counter space area were observed and inspected. Knifes and sharp objects observed to be made inaccessible to the children in care. The bathroom, with working toilet and sink was observed to be free of hazards and good repair. LPA observed shampoos and body wash was kept out of reach of children.

LPA observed open face heaters to be screened or barricaded with wooden doors rendering it inaccessible to children in care. The home did not have stairs.

Living/Dining room was observed to have children size tables, chairs, play yard and variety of age-appropriate materials. There were no fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. LPA observed emergency water and first aid kit in the kitchen. The LPA observed the home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Per applicant, children will eat and sleep in the Living/Dining room. LPA observed applicant test the carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in the Living/Dining room, they were in good working condition. LPA observed a 2-fire extinguisher (2A10BC) mounted in kitchen and living room with the last date of purchase of 4/7/24. LPA observed there were no defects or conditions which might endanger the children. All electrical outlets in the home were covered. The LPA observed there were no poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger, accessible to children. Per applicant, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. The LPA did not observe any weapons.

Cots, mats, and/or playpens were observed for napping. LPA advised, there shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. LPA observed the home to have 2 play yards in the home. LPA advised, the placement of cribs or play yards shall not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
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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: CURRIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700283
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2024
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LPA advised, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed.

LPA advised, cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles, objects, bumper pads shall not be used, and there shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. Per Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c), LPA advised, baby walkers, bouncers, Johnny jumpers, trampolines, and saucer chairs are not permitted.

LPA discussed when a child shows signs of illness, he/she shall be separated from other children until the nature of the illness determined. If it is a communicable disease, he/she shall be separated from other children until the infectious stage is over. The Isolation area will be located in the dining room.

Children will utilize the back/side yard to play. Outdoor play area was observed to be fenced, and Per applicant, when children are having outside time, they will ensure 100% supervision and never leave children unattended. There were no bodies of water present.

The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (UC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant will obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (UC 9149) by 6/25/24.

LPA discussed, the applicant 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.

Applicant 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, 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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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
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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: CURRIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700283
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2024
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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) or (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.

On 3/15/24, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

LPA discussed, Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family childcare home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family childcare home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.


LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant, 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
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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: CURRIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700283
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2024
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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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The following corrections are needed before a licensure will be considered.

1. Remove Trampoline from the side yard.

2. Provide lease agreement with signatures.

3. Provide correction on LIC 9149 for large home.

4. Provide correction of TB read for daughter.

Applicant will email proof of corrections by 07/24/24.


Exit interview conducted and appeal rights plus this report was reviewed with the Applicant Dena Currie.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2024
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