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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494665
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 03:34:38 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2025 03:34 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	LUU FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494665
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JOSEPHINE LUU		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(818) 439-4076
CITY:	GRANADA HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91344
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Josephine Luu, Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:50 PM

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On 01/29/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Annual inspection at 10908 Whitaker Avenue, Granada Hills, CA. 91344. LPA arrived at the facility at 01:00 PM, identified self and met with Josephine Luu, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC125 Entrance Checklist -Family Child Care Homes to help facilitate the inspection. There were 6 children and 1 adult present at arrival. The facility hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

The licensee provided proof of control of property.

The family child care home is a one-story dwelling, includes living/dining room, kitchen, family room, 4 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, and attached garage. The front yard is not fenced, fenced back yard, and fenced side yard.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The children use the Family Room for child care activities and eating. There are tables and chairs, toys and play items that are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children. The children use the living/dining for sleeping. There are cots and bed linens available for children. Bedroom #3 is used for infants, LPA observed play yards available for children. The children use bathroom #2 located near the kitchen. The bathroom used for the children is safe and sanitary.

The kitchen is made inaccessible with the use of cabinet latches. The licensee provides food for children in care. Licensee stated when food is brought to the facility is labeled with child’s name and stored properly. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during the hours of operation.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

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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: LUU FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494665
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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The outdoor play area is located in the side yard of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed appropriate toys and other play equipment for children in care and the ground is covered with cement.

Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and attached garage and made inaccessible by use of door locks to those area. Two of the bedrooms are converted to studio apartments with an both entrances accessed from the backyard.

LPA did observe a front yard, per Licensee, the front yard is not used for child care activities and is used for dropping off and picking up children. Per Licensee children are walked to the side yard play area through the front yard.

Per Licensee, there are no firearms, ammunition, or poisons on the premises. LPA did not observe any firearms, ammunition or poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There are no pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pets on the premises.

LPA did observe a fireplace in the family room. Per Licensee, the fireplace is made inaccessible with the use of a glass enclosure, secured with a zip tie, and the fire place is not operable. LPA did not observe any open face heater during the inspection. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector via a fire alarm, a carbon monoxide detector located in the living/dining room and there is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: LUU FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494665
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

Licensee was reminded that children in care are to be supervised at all times and made aware that children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete and documented on the LIC857.

An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months on 01/14/2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 01/13/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2026.

There were 1 personnel record for LPA to review and observed files were complete and documented on LIC859.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.

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.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: LUU FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494665
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

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.

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-care licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: LUU FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494665
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025

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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.

In accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the are no citations cited during today’s inspection.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Josphine Luu, Licensee including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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