Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

On 07/24/ 2025, Licensing Program Analyst, LPA,\302\240Tyra Chavies conducted an unannounced Annual/Required Inspection and was met by Licensees Linda & Henry Ficke. Present at the time of inspection is Licensee, Linda Ficke, Henry Ficke and 3 minor children who live in the home. There are 5 child care children being supervised by both licensee's and their 2 minor children. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 701-0426 and verified the email address: lindaficke@hotmail.com. The licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279 for approval prior to initiation of changes. Licensee does not participates in the local food program. The facility does serve breakfast and lunch and dinner as well as am/pm snacks. Parents and children are to enter through the front door. LPA toured the home inside and outside. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, den, indoor patio, front yard and 2 back yards. All Bedrooms, Bathroom 2, kitchen, living room, dining room, back yard #2 and front yard are currently inaccessible to child in care. The following areas will be accessible to children in care: Bathroom #1, indoor patio and den (primary care areas) and backyard #1. When a child is sick the isolation area will be in the living room until parent/guardian is able to pick up. Licensee was reminded that a parent/guardian on the emergency contact should be no more than 20 minutes away from the facility in case of illness or emergency. The facility appears to be safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA Chavies observed age-appropriate toys and books at the time of inspection in the primary care areas. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in good condition and has age appropriate toys. LPA has advised licensee to throw away any broken toys as it can be a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. Licensee will ensure that children in care are being supervised at all times when conducting outdoor play. LPA observed play yard/crib for infants and cots for older children for sleeping. Licensee has confirmed that there are pets in the home. Licensee currently has 1 turtle and 2 dogs. Only the turtle is allowed to be around the children. Both dogs are currently inaccessible to the children in care. Drinking water is available both indoors, outdoors and upon request. The facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The facility has one or more functioning\302\240 smoke and carbon monoxide detector (combination). LPA inspected and verified that there is a 3A40BC fire extinguisher in home and it is placed in the kitchen. All the cleaning products were stored and made inaccessible to the children. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and are correctly posted on the wall, (License, facility sketch, LIC 995A, LIC 9150, PUB 394 and "Let us know flyer") File Review: LPA reviewed 3 child's file and most children's files are complete. Licensee has been advised to has all children who entered the facility newborn to 2 years of age to have LIC 9227 filled out and available upon review. LPA reviewed licensee's file and file is incomplete. Both licensee's\302\240 mandated Reporter has expired. LPA advised licensee that the Mandated Reporter has to be taken every 2 years. There are no other employee's in this facility. The following was discussed with the Licensee: 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. 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 at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] 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 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. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Under the California Code of Regulation, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1,\302\240 this facility is being cited a Type B and 5 Technical Violations. (Please see LIC 809-D and LIC 9102. ) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Linda and Henry Ficke. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.