198400485-12-13-2023-54-CC-FWHE-CYGSXX-20231213131642

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400485
Report Date: 12/13/2023
Date Signed: 12/13/2023 01:16:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/13/2023 01:16 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	ARMOR FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198400485
ADMINISTRATOR:			FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	12/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Cojuana Armor, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 12/13/2023 at 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Franchesca White conducted an Unnanounced Case Management - Licensee Initiated inspection to the above facility for the purpose of increasing capacity from a small to a large family child care home max capacity 14. Fire clearance was granted on 11/20/2023. LPA announced purpose of visit and met with Cojuana Armor, Licensee, and was taken on a guided tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. Adults in the home were discussed and all have criminal record clearance. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, backyard (fenced) and shed in the backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children include All (4) Bedrooms, 1 bathroom (in the master bedroom in back), kitchen, laundry room (across from master bedroom). Licensee states these doors will be locked during operating hours, and LPA observed doors to be locked at time of inspection which will make these room off limits to children in care. The Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Per Licensee and Facility Sketch submitted, the children will have access to Living Room (main daycare area), bathroom and back yard. Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating (central air and heat). At 11:15 AM, LPA observed Living Room to have couch, with large sectional cubbies for diaper bags, and the flat screen TV is placed on top of the cubbies. Licensee says she will mount the TV to the cubbies to prevent it from falling or tilting. ................................................Report Continues 1 of 4 Pages........................................

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Franchesca White
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: ARMOR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400485
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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The Large cubbies for diaper bags divides the living room space making the front portion available as an isolation area for sick children. LPA observed a wall heater in Living Room that has a gate bolted onto wall around the wall heater as a barricade making it inaccessible to children in care. At 11:25 AM, LPA observed observed living room to have reading area with books and shelves with a ABC rug, and comfy pillow chairs. A kitchenette with plenty of cooking toys. There is also another book shelf with age-appropriate learning materials, and puzzles.

Kitchen is off-limits to children in care and made inaccessible by the use of a baby gate. Licensee states she will provide food to children in care but will also allow children to bring food from home. Licensee states she has children who bring their own milk, and she places their names on their items, and places it in the refrigerator. She returns it to the parent at the end of the day. Licensee states children will use Day Care Room (Living Room) for eating.

At 11:30 AM, LPA observed Bathroom 1 to have operable toilet and sink, general area safety and sanitation, and adequate supplies at time of inspection. The Licensee was advised that any poisons such as detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines must be made inaccessible or stored somewhere with a key or combination lock. Licensee states that cleaning solutions and detergents are located in a cabinet in an off limits space at the rear of the home. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the age of children in care.

Per Licensee, the children will use the backyard for outdoor play. At 11:45 AM, LPA observed backyard has adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard. At 11:55 AM, LPA observed backyard to have playhouse, orange tree, and a large tent providing ample shade to children in care. Tent housed age-appropriate learning manipulative toys, and seating for older children. Licensee states she will have full supervision when children are outside. Licensee states that she wants to add a large swing set to the back yard.

The valve on the required 2A-10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with service tag for 01/20/2023. LPA tested dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and observed to be in operable condition at time of inspection. LPA observed first Aid kit kept in the kitchen at time of inspection.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Franchesca White
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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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: ARMOR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400485
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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The License has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR valid until 12/9/2025 and has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Nutrition, and Lead Training. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles were readily available during today’s inspection. The Licensee has taken the Mandated Reporter Training on 12/12/2023.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility.

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.

MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] 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. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Franchesca White
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: ARMOR FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400485
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2023

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The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today.
Based on today's observations LPA will submit to Department for final review and approval for a large family child care home.

Pending approval, Licensee must meet regulatory requirements and license limitations.

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

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Cojuana Armor.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Franchesca White
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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