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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493631
Report Date: 01/10/2023
Date Signed: 01/10/2023 02:33:54 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/05/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Deborah Lowe
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20230105114524

FACILITY NAME:IFRAH FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493631
ADMINISTRATOR:IFRAH, YAFAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(747) 204-6306
CITY:WOODLAND HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91367
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 14DATE:
01/10/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:20 AM
MET WITH:Yafa IfrahTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Reporting Requirements - Licensee did not notify the Department prior to adding a structure on facility grounds.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 01/10/2023 at 9:57 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deborah Lowe and Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced visit, LPAs Lowe and Hernandez met with Licensee, Yafa Ifrah. The purpose of this visit is conducting an investigation regarding the above allegation.

LPAs toured the facility and observed 14 children in care supervised by Licensee and 1 staff (S1).

Based on LPAs observations of the facility indoor and outdoors, interviews with Licensee and B1 with City of LA Building and Safety the licensee has an unapproved construction of an attached roof structure at the rear of the facility over the children outdoor play area. Licensee stated they did not notify the Department before attached roof structure was built.

LPAs advised per CC Regulation 102416.3(a) Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the
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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 58-CC-20230105114524
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: IFRAH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493631
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2023
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proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:

LPAs interview with B1, B1 stated unapproved construction of an attached roof structure at the rear of the facility is not permitted. LPAs requested building permits and inspection reports for the attached roof structure. Licensee did not have reports available to provide to the LPAs. LPAs advised Per CC Regulation 102416.3(b) Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (b) The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.

This report documents 2 Type B citations.

Based on LPAs observations and interviews conducted throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.


LIC 9213 Notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided and reviewed.
An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Yafa Ifrah. A copy of this report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
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Control Number 58-CC-20230105114524
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: IFRAH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493631
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/10/2023
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/10/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)
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102416.3(a) Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee provided LPA with a declaration stating understanding regulation of reporting requirement and will report any further alterations or additions to home.
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Based on LPAs observations and interview with licensee and B1 conducted it was found a facility is not in compliance with reporting alterations or additions to facility. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to clients in care.”
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Type B
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Section Cited
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102416.3(b) Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (b) The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Per licensee, licensee will contact building and safety to obtain information of what will need to be done to have structure in compliance. Licensee will provide LPA will all documents from City of LA Building and Safety, permits and inspection reports by 2/10/2023. Licensee will notify LPA if more time is needed.
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Based on LPAs observations and interview with licensee and B1 conducted it was found a facility is not in compliance with providing inspection reports or permits for structure built. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to clients in care.”
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/10/2023
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