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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419125
Report Date: 07/01/2026
Date Signed: 07/01/2026 12:56:44 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197419125
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ, KAROLINFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 415-4652
CITY:NORTH HOLLYWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91605
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 9DATE:
07/01/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:04 AM
MET WITH:Karolin Ramirez HernandezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On 7/1/2026 at 9:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an Unannounced Required- Annual inspection at the above facility. The purpose of the inspection was to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Family Child Care Homes will be met by the Licensee. LPA was greeted and let into the facility by Licensee Karolin Ramirez Hernandez. It should be noted facility refers themselves as "Karo Care."

The Entrance Checklist was provided to help facilitate the inspection. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 14 children. LPA observed 9 children, at the time of the visit with Licensees Assistant. Children's roster was reviewed and is/ is not current. Facility operating hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM.

This is a single dwelling home which consist of; front yard (fenced), 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, living room/ dining area, den (kids play room), detached garage, a guest house that has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room located in the backyard, and backyard (fenced).

Per Licensee, areas  limits to the children in care are; bedroom #1, bathroom #1 located in bedroom #1, bathroom #2, bedroom #2, bedroom #3 and the kitchen. The rooms are closed during the hours of operation, and there is a baby gate placed in kitchen making kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The detached garage is off limits as well as the guest house that has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room located in the backyard.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/01/2026
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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419125
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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Per Licensee, areas on limits to the children in care are; living room. dining area, den (kids play room), bathroom #3 and bathroom #4. Bathroom #4 is a half bathroom and is located in the backyard. Sleeping area for children was observed in the den (kids play room), ample amounts of mats and play pens located in the den. Per Licensee, food is provided such as breakfast, lunch, and PM snacks. The children eat in the open space den (kids play room) room. LPA observed that the outdoor play area is fenced. Per Licensee, they visually supervise children at all times and never leave children unattended. There were no bodies of water on the premise. Per Licensee there are no firearms on the premise. There are cameras inside the facility.

LPA observed the following: the home is clean and orderly. There were age-appropriate toys and play items. Licensee was informed that baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and other prohibited items will not be used for children in care. All electrical outlets have safety covers. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. LPA did observe a pet at the time of visit. LPA observed a poodle at the time of the visit and a parrot. Per Licensee, isolation area for sick children is in the living room.

LPA observed the required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher purchased on 8/14/2025, located on the kitchen counter. LPA reminded Licensee that a required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher must be purchased or charged yearly. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. LPA observed a completed first aid kit located in bathroom #3.

LPA reviewed Staff and Children’s records for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on LIC857 for children and the LIC859 for staff. LPA reviewed children's records, which were not complete. LPA reviewed the licensees records, which were complete.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419125
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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Document Link IconThe Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today’s inspection. The Licensees has also taken the Mandated Reporter Training.

— Pediatric First Aid and CPR Card valid until: 12/2027
 
— Mandated Reporter AB1207 is valid until: 7/2026

LPA reminded Licensee that the Mandated Reporter Certification and Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be renewed every two years. LPA also reminded Licensees that Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be taken in person.

All individuals residing in the home were noted, discussed, and staff working with children have criminal record clearance on file.

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-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing 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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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419125
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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LPA Morales informed Licensee to never accept a sleeping child in the car seat. LPA informed licensee that there is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard.  Infants are not swaddled while in care.

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/.

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

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.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Karolin Ramirez Hernandez.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Amelia Morales
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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Created By: Amelia Morales On 07/01/2026 at 12:14 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: RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419125

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026

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:
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Based on observation, interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 did not have mandated reporter certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2026
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Licensee will submit certification of staff by email to LPA Morales by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
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Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

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Based on observation,interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have immunizations on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2026
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Licensee will send immunizations to LPA Morales by POC date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amelia Morales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/01/2026


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Created By: Amelia Morales On 07/01/2026 at 12:14 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: RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419125

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102419(d)(1)
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights
(d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or
authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form
must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been
notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC
995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

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Based on observation, interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have form on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2026
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Licensee will send LPA Morales forms by POC date via email.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Amelia Morales
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/01/2026


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