Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 12/04/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Chavies conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection at this facility to ensure the health and safety standards as required governing California Family Child Care Homes (FCCH). Present at the time of the inspection is licensee, Rayshaun Chappell. During the inspection, LPA observed 2 children in care being supervised by the licensee. Per licensee, this is a twenty-four hours and seven days a week facility. LPA Chavies verified the facility phone number is 310-678-4394 and verified email address: bigray310@gmail.com. This facility does provide transportation and LPA Chavies verified that licensee does have a valid driver's license at the time of the inspection.
This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, living room, dining room, front yard, backyard and an attached garage. The following areas will be accessible to children in care: Bedroom #1 (primary care area )Kitchen #1 and backyard. The following area with be inaccessible to children in care: Bedroom #2 and #3, living room, kitchen #2/dining room, front yard and attached garage. Parents and children are to enter through the front door. LPA Chavies observed mats for sleeping, observed age-appropriate toys, books and a working Television (which is mounted on the wall ) at the time of inspection in the primary care area (Bedroom #1). Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. Gates separating "on limit" areas from "off limit" areas are currently in place. LPA advised licensee that when gates are not in place, licensee must have a 100 percent supervision of the children.
If a child becomes sick at the facility, the dining room area will be used\302\240 an isolation room. All the cleaning products were stored and made inaccessible to the children in care. This facility is offering care to infants but, currently there are no infants in care. Licensee was reminded that car seats are used for transportation purposes only and that Highchairs are not used for sleeping children. There are no weapons or firearms on premises. Per the licensee, there are no bodies of water or pools on the premises. Licensee has verified that there are no pets in the home. LPA Chavies toured the outdoor activity space. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards. Drinking water is available indoors, outdoors and upon request.
Because this facility is twenty-four hours, the facility does provide breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as am/pm snack. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sanitary condition. The facility has a smoke/ carbon monoxide detector (combination). LPA inspected and verified that there is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the premises and an emergency kit.
POSTING REQUIREMENTS:
License and other relevant notices are posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every month.
File Review:
LPA reviewed 6 children files and observed that files are complete with some necessary LIC forms. (LIC 700, 701, 995E, 627, LIC 9227) and immunization records.LPA reviewed licensee's documents and forms ( LIC 501, 503, 508, Finger print clearance and TB test results.) Licensee Mandated Reporter Certificate is valid. Licensee has a valid Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate.
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Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the inspection.
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.
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.
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.
A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment.
Per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, this facility is in compliance.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rayshaun Chappell.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.