197413225-8-16-2024-30-CC-DCAS-D87VNV-20240816163545

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413225
Report Date: 08/16/2024
Date Signed: 08/16/2024 04:35:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/16/2024 04:35 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	CARPENTER & KENDRICK FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	197413225
ADMINISTRATOR:	KAREN CARPENTER		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 530-6549
CITY:	HARBOR CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90710
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS:	DATE:	08/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:55 PM
MET WITH:	Karen Carpenter		TIME COMPLETED:	04:36 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 August 16, 2024, @ 1:55 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensee, Karen Carpenter. Currently, the above daycare has 14 children enrolled. The hours of operation are 6am-6pm Mo-Fri. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that all bedrooms are off limits and made inaccessible by use of safety gate and door locks. This two-story home was inspected as follows: living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a den(day care area), and back yard. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area in the garage. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher (3A-40BC), smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA confirmed the available cell phone number is 3105306549. The indoor play area is in the down stairs area. The children reside here, and in the back yard while in care. There are child gates, and doors keeping the children in the day care area. There are also cribs, and mats for sleeping in the day care area. The outdoor play area in the backyard has a wall around it, and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 10/15/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, measles, and Tuberculosis. 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: CARPENTER & KENDRICK FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413225
	VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024

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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-andresources/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/.

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.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: CARPENTER & KENDRICK FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413225
	VISIT DATE: 08/16/2024

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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karen Carpenter.

During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No violations were cited today

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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