197413946-10-11-2023-30-CC-DWHE-CWHR6Q-20231011124508

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413946
Report Date: 10/11/2023
Date Signed: 10/11/2023 12:45:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/11/2023 12:45 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	BICE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197413946
ADMINISTRATOR:	BICE, MILENA CASTANEDA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 677-5807
CITY:	INGLEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90302
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	10/11/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:03 AM
MET WITH:	Milena Castaneda Bice		TIME COMPLETED:	12:42 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 10/11/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Milena Castaneda Bice. Upon arrival, LPA observed 13 children being supervised by licensee and teachers in the back yard, patio and classroom located in the converted garage (permitted) . All adults were fingerprinted and associated to the facility. Licensee gave LPA a tour of the home inside and outside. Hours of operation are from Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. On the Board Licensee had all required posted documents:Facility License, Notification of Parent’s Rights, (PUB)394. Earthquake Preparedness (LIC9148) & Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A). This is a one-story home, two bedrooms, with a loft and two bathrooms, home with kitchen/dining, living room and a detached garage. Master bedroom and loft are off limits to children in care. Second bedroom has been converted into an office space/common area. The bathroom is in the hallway and converted garage. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. Licensee, spouse, and 3 children are residing in the home. The home has a fireplace that is barricaded and located in the living room (napping area). The main care area is in the back yard and converted garage per licensee. Licensee does have an 18-year-old who was not at home at the time of the inspection. LPA Whitmore did share with the Licensee about son live scan and to be associated to the facility. LPA Whitmore observed age-appropriate toys, learning materials, games, and activities for children in care. All furniture was found in good repair, clean, and without hazards. The kitchen is accessible to children in care. LPA observed safety latches and covers on knobs of stove during inspection. The facility was inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds in locked pantry cabinet, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. (Sharp knives in kitchen were removed off kitchen counter into the top of a cabinet during inspection.Inspection of the outdoor play area was conducted. LPA observed a large backyard area for children. LPA observed a large sandbox, large apparatus and 2 flower beds.Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. LPA Whitmore did not observe any weapons.Licensee does have a dog that is in the bedroom. Pg1

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023

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

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Document Has Been Signed on 10/11/2023 12:45 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Doris Whitmore On 10/11/2023 at 12:11 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: BICE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413946
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on (record review)] the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1out of 3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/20/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee informed LPA that the staff will take the Mandated Reporter Training and submit Certificate via email.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(c)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 (persons)] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/18/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will take a T. B Test and the MMR and submit via email results. Licensee appointment 10/18/2023 the reading appointment is 10/20/23.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Karren Starks

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Doris Whitmore

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023

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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BICE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413946
	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

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The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was last serviced March 2023.Licensee was advised that all fire extinguishers must be serviced once a year. LPA Whitmore and Licensee tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are in working operating condition. Home has central A/C and heat. CPR/First Aid expire 04/2024. LPA Whitmore reviewed a total of three staff files. One file Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was expired. Licensee file did not have a MMR on record or b test. LPA reviewed a total of 10 children files electronically. LPA Whitmore informed Licensee that the children’s immunizations record will need to be transferred to the blue card. LPA Whitmore informed the Licensee on how to obtain the blue cards.
The First Aid kit was observed and is complete. LPA observed an actual Fire Drill conducted with the children. LPA observed the fire drill documentation LPA observed a current facility roster.

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.

Licensee Milena 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 Milena 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 Milena 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.This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.Pg2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023

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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BICE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413946
	VISIT DATE: 10/11/2023

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Licensee Milena 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 LICENSEE Milena confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report, notice of site inspection, and appeal rights were given and explained during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Please see the D - Page for deficiencies.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/11/2023

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