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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400921
Report Date: 01/26/2024
Date Signed: 01/26/2024 11:47:54 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:CHAIDES FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400921
ADMINISTRATOR:CHAIDES, VANESSAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 351-8360
CITY:SOUTH GATESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90280
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Licensee - Vanessa ChaidesTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Derraco conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the above mentioned address on 01/26/24 at 9:30 AM. LPA met with licensee, Vanessa Chaides, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. LPA did not observe any additional adults or children in care. Individuals residing in the home have been noted and discussed. The licensee is requesting a location change for her large family childcare home license. Per licensee, operation hours will be Monday through Friday from 1:00AM to 11:00PM. Licensee states that they will care for children 6 months to 10 years old.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a single story home that consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, den, dining room, kitchen, front yard and back yard (fenced). The off limit areas include the bedroom 1 and the front yard. The licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.

The main care area is located in the den. LPA observed age appropriate toys, educational posters, child sized table, child sized chairs, carpet, and ceiling fan. Retractable mesh gates were observed at both entrances to the main care area. Per licensee, children will enter the home through the front door. The living room was observed with a couch, wall mounted television and a dining table. Licensee states that children showing signs of illness will be separated from the rest of the group and into the living room while they await parent pick up. The dining area was observed with an infant feeding table for 3 and another child sized table with chairs. The kitchen was observed to have child locks on the cabinet beneath the sink. Cleaning supplies were observed to be kept in a basket above a kitchen cabinet. Knives and other sharp or pointy objects were observed to be kept in a zip up bag above the refrigerator. Per licensee, she will provide food for children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Bedroom 2 was observed with 2 twin sized beds and bedroom furniture. The bathroom was observed to be sanitary with an operable sink, faucet and toilet. A child lock was observed beneath the bathroom sink making the contents inaccessible to children in care. The outdoor play area is located in the backyard and was observed with perimeter fencing, outdoor play
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/26/2024
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: CHAIDES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400921
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2024
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equipment, two locked storage sheds, and patio furniture. A tension gate was observed on the side of the home making the home appliances stored in this area inaccessible to children in care.

Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness. LPA observed operable telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The licensee was advised that any poisons must be locked using an age appropriate lock, not just inaccessible. Parents Rights poster and Emergency Disaster plan were observed at the entrance of the home. Additional space has been reserved for the facility license. Per licensee there are no pets, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home and there are no bodies of water. LPA did not observe any of the above items. LPA observed that the licensee has a 2A10 BC fire extinguisher in the home, with a purchase receipt dated 01/09/24. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector were tested and are operable. There are first aid supplies available. The licensee has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Nutrition, and Lead Training, Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Licensee has proof of required immunization records. Assistants have required training and immunization records

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):
This facility may provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2024
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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: CHAIDES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400921
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2024
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LPA advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

Licensee is requesting a location change to her large family child care license. Fire clearance was approved on 01/23/24. A large family childcare license may be granted upon Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Approval. Once licensed, the licensee is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Vanessa Chaides.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2024
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