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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016220
Report Date: 03/18/2026
Date Signed: 03/18/2026 11:52:14 AM

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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:STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198016220
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		STRAUGHTER,ECTORIA&BRUMFIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 346-8670
CITY:CARSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90746
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:38 AM
MET WITH:STRAUGHTER,ECTORIA / LICENSEETIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted unannounced annual / random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Ectoria Straughter who allowed LPA entry into the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of today's visit.

LPA alongside E.Straughter conducted a visit at the above facility. There were 6 children (2 infants) and 2 adults with the children (Licensee and Staff Assistant); some children observed eating breakfast in the garage, consultation provided. Facility is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home- Capacity 14. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Licensee cares for children ages: Infants -17 years of age.

This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, attached garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the, family room (napping area), 1 bedroom (additional napping area), kitchen, garage (day care activity room only) and backyard for daycare. LPA reminded Licensee No sleeping and No eating in garage space.
Areas off limits include: all upstairs, dinning room, living room, and front yard.

All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/18/2026
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: STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016220
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026
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Per Licensee E.Straughter currently no children on medication, no pets in the home, no firearms/guns and transportation is provided as needed. Fire extinguisher was inspected on 3/17/25, consultation was given. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detectors were tested and found operable.

Kitchen was observed, sharps located in high out of reach cabinets on top of the refrigerator. Kitchen cabinets have baby safety latches. Chemicals stored under kitchen sink inaccessible to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee if poisons are brought into the home to be stored in locked area.

The family room is used for napping area LPA observed cots and 1 play yard with a firm mattress and fitted sheet. Infants present per Licensee sleep on cots. Fireplace was observed barricaded.

Backyard was observed the children space is surrounded by a play pen fence. LPA observed a Non Operating Bodies of water - Fountain in the left corner of the back yard with an additional play pen fence around this area.

LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights (was provided during visit) and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form was observed by the entrance or in garage wall. Facility records were reviewed for current LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Fire/ Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 3/04/26.
LPA reviewed 4 children records. Children’s records were reviewed and LPA observed no (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance in files as well as no LIC9150 Additional children in care, deficiency cited. Two infants had 15 min sleep log, consultation was given as children (siblings) sharing a sleep log and there are check marks by time and not time of each 15 min check that each child was physically checked on. Infants due to age do not require LIC9227 Indiv. Infant Safe Plan. All other forms listed on the LIC126 checklist were in files. PM286 link was provided and consultation was given. Licensee's records (2) and staff assistants (2) records were reviewed, total 4; Licensee E.Straughter Mandated Reporter expires 3/19/27 and Pediatric 1st aid and cpr expires 3/15/27- certification had EMSA stickers from HSI Co.

During visit roster was updated by Licensee Straughter and changes will be conducted by LPA once in the office via Guardian. Guardian link was given to Licensee to register and to obtain access.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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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: STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016220
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026
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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 atwww.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
  • 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-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.
  • 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 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Based on today’s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 1 deficiency given, Type B.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Ectoria Straughter.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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Created By: Ashley Calderon On 03/18/2026 at 11:04 AM
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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: STRAUGHTER & BRUMFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198016220

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(m)(3)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on 4 children files - facility does not hold liability insurance and LIC282 Affidavit regarding Liability Insur not file children files , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [4] out of [4] children file review missing document(s)which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2026
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Licensee will have parents sign and placce in children files:
LIC282 Affidavit regarding Liability Insur.
LIC9150 Additional Children in Care
Picture of copies sent to LPA Calderon by poc due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ashley Calderon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026


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