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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010772
Report Date: 04/19/2023
Date Signed: 04/19/2023 04:24:12 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:MORLA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198010772
ADMINISTRATOR:MORLA, SARAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 571-0979
CITY:MONTEREY PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91755
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Sara Morla TIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH and English

At 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Sara Morla, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 5 children currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was not available for review. There were 5 children present upon arrival- 4 being infants. Also present during inspection was Licensee’s husband.

The licensee states that 3 adults currently live in the home. Per Licensee, her husband helps her if needed. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.

This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen(as a walkway), garage front yard, swimming pool and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, 1 bathroom and backyard.

Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, garage, front yard and swimming pool. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA observed all inaccessible areas to be locked and or inaccessible.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee did not have the required A 210BC fire extinguisher. The extinguisher on site is smaller and has not been serviced which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/28/2023
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Per Licensee, they will buy the required A210BC fire extinguisher and provide proof of purchase to LPA by POC due date of 4/28/2023
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(1)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee is not documenting infants sleep and did not have log available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/20/2023
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Per Licensee, they will start documenting children's nap 4/202/2023 and have logs available for review.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee does not have proof of Mandated Reporter training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2023
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Per Licensee, they will take the training and submit copy of certificate to LPA by POC due date of 5/5/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee did not have proof of current Pediatric CPR. The one on file was taken online- not EMSA aprroved and expired on 6/16/2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2023
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Per Licensee, they will contact MAOF to register for CPR class- once registered they will provide proof of registration to LPA,
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023
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All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline. There is ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in the off limits garage. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.

LPA Lopez did observed a fireplace in the family room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. At 1:15 pm LPA observed a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher and not the required 2A 10BC and has not been serviced. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Per Licensee, they have not conducted a fire drill since COVID.

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

The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of cots and playpens were observed.

Licensee states that they are currently caring for infants. 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.

LPA observed blankets and other loose items in the playpens. LPA advised Licensee, that when children are sleep nothing but the mattress with fitted sheet can be in play pen.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023
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At 2:00 pm LPA observed that Licensee, does not have the required sleep log for infants enrolled.

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.



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

Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did observed a swimming pool with a black iron fence that meets Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the gate to be locked and inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard.

There is one dog in the premises, that remains off limits during day care hours.

The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

At 2:30 pm children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information. LPA observed that child # 2 was missing immunizations and child # 3 was missing complete file.

At 2:35 pm LPA observed that the licensee does not have proof of the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR. CPR on file was taken online and expired on 6/16/2022. Additionally, Licensee does not have proof of AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023
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child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

LPA observed that the Licensee does have proof of immunizations.

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MORLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010772
VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023
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Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Sara Morla.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023
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