Routine inspection·April 4, 2023

On 4/4/2023 at approximately 1:20 p.m. Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at 1556 So. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025. LPA was greeted by licensee Effat Tabae. Facility operates Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Facility is available for evening and weekend care. Currently licensee cares for children ages 8 months to 12 years old. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken; 6 children were present during the inspection with licensee, licensee's husband and assistant P. Martinez Santiago. LPA observed children napping in the living room during the inspection. The home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family unit with a living room, dining room and kitchen area, front yard and back yard. LPA observed an additional activity space that is used for activities. Licensee confirmed that children nap in the living room area. Licensee confirmed the following areas are used for day care: Living room, dining room and kitchen area is used as a walk way to the back yard and the extra activity room outside. Bathroom that children used is located near the kitchen area. The following areas are OFF LIMITS: bedroom 1, closest to the main entrance, bathroom 2 and kitchen and dining room area. Kitchen and dining room area are used as a walkway to access the bathroom, extra activity space and backyard. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the kitchen area, hallway and extra activity space. One working fire extinguisher was observed in the home. Families enter the facility through the back of the home located in an alley. Page 2 Licensee uses the kitchen to prepare meals and snacks. Licensee participates in the local food program. The yard was observed with a variety of age-appropriate materials, children\342\200\231s cubbies and children\342\200\231s books. LPA advised licensee to remove unused items from the space, removing old napping cots. LPA observed napping cots to be stacked high and it can potential be a hazard to children. Licensee stated they are in the process of being removed from the space. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents and cleaning compounds are kept in the bathroom sink cabinet- LPA observed a safety latch on the cabinet, making the content inaccessible. Bottom kitchen cabinets were observed to have a safety latch, making content inaccessible. Sharp object and knives were observed stored in back end of the kitchen counter, making the items inaccessible to the children in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan has been completed. Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number 310- 694-1187. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA reviewed a sample of 6 children\342\200\231s file and files were incomplete. LPA issued a Type B citation. Files were missing LIC Page 3 627-Consent for Medical Treatment. LPA discussed the LIC 311D- Records to be maintain in the facility and provided licensee with a current copy to use as a reference when auditing children\342\200\231s file. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First certification was observed; expiration date of 5/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training was not available for review; Type B citation was issued. Licensee agrees to complete Mandated Reporter Training by 4/24/2023. Please refer to LIC 809D. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 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/inspection-process . 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. 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. 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 the licensee Effat Tabae. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809D) Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights.