198010065-3-23-2026-54-CC-FWHE-DSFS7Y-20260323133819

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010065
Report Date: 03/23/2026
Date Signed: 03/23/2026 01:38:30 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	HOUSTON FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010065
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	HOUSTON, NIKITA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 778-1624
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90003
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Nikita Houston, Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Franchesca White arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPA White announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry to the facility by Licensee Nikita Houston. There are 3 children enrolled, and 0 present at the time of inspection. There are 3 adults in the home and 3 out 3 have current criminal background clearance. The ages of the children served in this home are 5 to 12 years of age. The hours of operation are 23 hours (7days a week).

The following documents were observed on the Parents Board and/or available at the time of inspection:

the License, Parents Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness, Disaster Drill Log with more recent drill conducted March 12, 2026, and the facility Roster was current at the time of inspection.

All life saving devices were inspected and found to be operable at the time of inspection. The 2A 10BC full charged Fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen with a service tag dated 3/19/2026. The smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector is located in the Living room (main care space). The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up by a parent/guardian is bedroom 1. Licensee states that a cot is placed in the room for the child's comfort. It is also close to the bathroom if they need to throw up.There is a working phone in the home.

This is a single story home which consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room. Areas used by the children include the Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, kitchen, and Bathroom 1. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents are the bedroom 1, and kitchen area.

All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. (Report continues 1 of 4 Pages)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Franchesca White
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HOUSTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010065
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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LPA White observed the day care area to be the living room. Licensees state that this space is used primarily for napping, and indoor activity play. LPA White observed the day care area room to have the following: LPA observed the main care space to have cubbies for the children's individual belongings at the entrance of the facility. Living room and dining room space have plenty of book cases filled with blocks, and puzzles, and sitting space for individual play, and group play. The hardwood floors have throw rugs with educational pictures of alphabets and site words placed throughout the main care space. There are puff chairs on the floor near the book reading area adjacent to the window seal. There are cots against the wall for daycare children. Activity supplies line the wall of the main care space complete with paint, construction paper, coloring pencils, and a music station.

LPA observed Bedroom 2 to have two cribs in the room for the infant care, as well as a rocking chair and blanket. There are 2 off limits closet that are locked with a signs stating "keep out". There is a first aid kit on the shelf adjacent to the cribs. There is a throw rug on the hardwood floors in the infant room, with an extra rug in the corner of the room. There are block book case shelves with infant/toddler age-appropriate toys for children receiving care in this space.

Bathroom had toilet paper, soap, and paper towels available. LPA did not observe any chemicals or dangerous materials that could pose a potential threat to children in care. Licensee has another First aid kit that hangs from the back of the door of the bathroom. There is a second door that leads to the laundry space that Licensee says remains locked when children are present.

LPA observed the kitchen to be open and spacious with child safety locks on all the cabinets. The stove has stoppers on them that when locked in place prevent the knobs from being turned. Licensee showed LPA that the knives are stored in a cabinet above the refrigerator in a closed storage container making them inaccessible to children in care. Licensee states that there is additional sitting space in the kitchen for snacks, and meals.

Licensee took LPA to the backyard area where children play. Licensee states she is having new fencing installed this week. Licensee further states that there are no children coming this week, so the finishing touches are being placed on the home. LPA observed fencing to surround the back yard, making it safe for the children to play. There is a plastic play apparatus present. There is a second home bearing the address 336 1/2. Licensee states that is her daughter's home and it is not used for the day-care children. Her daughter is on the association list for the facility.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Franchesca White
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HOUSTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010065
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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Licensee states that there are no pets in the home. LPA White did not observe any pets in the home. Licensee states that there are no bodies of water around the home. LPA White did not observe any bodies of water around the home. Licensee states that there are no guns or weapons in the home. LPA White did not observe any weapons or firearms in the home.

LPA White reviewed the 3 staff files. 3 out of 3 staff files had the required department documentation available for review at the time of inspection. Immunization records for 3 out 3 staff were available for review at the time of inspection. (Available documents noted on LIC 859)

LPA White reviewed 3 children's files. 3 of 3 children’s files had the required department documentation available for review at the time of inspection.

The following were discussed:

All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating (central air and heat).

Licensee Nikita Houston was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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 Nikita Houston 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 Nikita Houston 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:

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Franchesca White
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HOUSTON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010065
	VISIT DATE: 03/23/2026

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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to post will result in a civil penalty of $100.

Based on today's observations, record review, and interviews there will be no deficiencies cited in accordance with California Title 22 regulations.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nikita Houston

. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Six

A copy of the report and appeal rights was given to Licensee Nikita Houston.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Franchesca White
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/23/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/23/2026

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