197411147-7-9-2026-30-CC-TCHS-DVTTBS-20260709143538

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411147
Report Date: 07/09/2026
Date Signed: 07/09/2026 02:35:56 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	FICKE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197411147
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	FICKE, LINDA & HENRY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 371-2039
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90503
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	07/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:35 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Linda Ficke		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 07/09/2026, Licensing Program Analyst, LPA, Tyra Chavies conducted an unannounced Annual/Required Inspection and was met by Licensees Linda Ficke. Present at the time of inspection is Licensee, Linda Ficke and the 3 minor children who live in the home. There are 8 children supervised by both Linda Ficke and 1 minor children who is 14 years of age. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 701-0426 and verified the email address: lindaficke@hotmail.com. The licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279 for approval prior to initiation of changes. Licensee does not participates in the local food program. The facility does serve breakfast and lunch as well as am/pm snacks. Parents and children are to enter through the front door. LPA toured the home inside and outside. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, den, indoor patio, front yard and 2 back yards. All Bedrooms, Bathroom 2, kitchen, living room, dining room, back yard #2 and front yard are currently off

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026

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

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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

FACILITY NAME: FICKE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411147
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026

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limits to child in care. The following areas will be on limits to children in care: Bathroom #1, indoor patio and den (primary care areas) and backyard #1. When a child is sick the isolation area will be in the living room until parent/guardian is able to pick up.

LPA inspected the inside of the home. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. LPA observed cribs for sleeping. Sheets will be washed by the provider every other day. LPA also observed age appropriate toys, play pens, cribs, and toddlers chairs in primary care area. LPA reviewed 15 minute check logs and observed that the 15 minute checks are being done as specified in the Health and Safety Codes. The facility floor, kitchen and classroom meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. Licensee has confirmed that there are pets in the home. Licensee currently has 1 turtle and a dog.

LPA toured outdoor activity space. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition. Areas around climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detectors/ smoke alarms. The facility does have a fire extinguishers on the premises. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area.

Drinking water is available both indoors, outdoors and upon request.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY NAME: FICKE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411147
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026

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LPA inspected and verified that there is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in home and it is placed in the kitchen.

POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices available for public view. (License, facility sketch, LIC 995A, LIC 9150, PUB 394).

File Review: LPA reviewed 5 children's files and all files have the necessary LIC forms. All files currently have all required Forms (LIC 700, 701, 995E, 627), Infant Safe Sleeping Plan (Section C and D) and immunization records.

LPA reviewed licensee's documents and forms ( LIC 501, 503, 508, Finger print clearance and TB test results.) Licensee Mandated Reporter Certificate is valid. Licensee has a valid Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate.

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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY NAME: FICKE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411147
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026

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Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the inspection.

Licensee 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.

LPA 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 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.

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.

A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY NAME: FICKE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411147
	VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	assessment. Per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, this facility is in compliance. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Linda Ficke. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Unable to print due to printer issues.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karren Starks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026

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