Routine inspection·November 13, 2025

On 11/13/2025 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 inspection is licensee, Nakeia Tillman. During the time of the inspection, LPA observed 11 children in care being supervised by licensee and 4 staff members. LPA Chavies also observed a the director from beach babies at the facility as well. LPA advised licensee, 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. Licensee's states hours of operation for the FCCH are Monday- Friday 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM. LPA Chavies verified the facility phone number is (310) 545-0845 and verified email address: tillman.nakeia@yahoo.com. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room, enclosed patio and attached garage.\302\240 The following areas will be accessible to children in care: Bedroom #1, 1/2 Bathroom, Living Room (Primary Care area) and backyard. The following area with be inaccessible to children in care: Bedroom #2 and #3, kitchen/dining room, enclosed patio and attached garage. Parents and children are to enter through the front door. LPA Chavies observed cots for sleeping,\302\240 observed age-appropriate toys and books at the time of inspection in the primary care area (living room). 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 placed in the correct position. If a child becomes sick at the facility, the dining room area will be used\302\240 an isolation room. During the tour of the attached garage, LPA observed the enclosed patio. LPA observed the enclosed patio was turned into an "infant room". LPA advised licensee that Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed. LPA toured the enclosed patio. LPA advised licensee to transfer infants into the "on limit parts of the home until Community Care Licensing approves the additional space. Parents and children are to enter through a side gate and around the enclosed patio and enter in the facility through a side door. LPA Chavies observed 3 playards (one for each infant), age-appropriate toys and books at the time of inspection in the primary care area. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. LPA did observe a crockpot for warming bottles. LPA observed a small little refrigerator no thermostat. LPA advised licensee that all refrigerators have to have a thermostat. LPA also advised licensee that staff must have 100 precent visual supervision while the crockpot is in use. Licensee was reminded that car seats are used for transportation purposes only and that Highchairs are not used for sleeping children. LPA Chavies toured the outdoor activity space. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and areas around climbing equipment for cushioning material to absorb falls. Per the licensee, 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. The facility does provide Breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snacks. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sanitary condition. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA inspected and verified that there is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the premises. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every six month. File Review: LPA reviewed 11 children files. LPA observed most files have documents from Beach Babies and not Tillman FCCH. LPA advised licensee to update files with the correct name of the facility on each document and give documents back to parents to sign. LPA reviewed 5 staff files as well as licensee's documents and forms ( LIC 501, 503, 508, Finger print clearance and TB test results.) Licensee mandated Reporter Certificate and Pediatric First Aid and CPR are valid. LPA observed that most of the documents for employment have the facility name "Beach Babies" and not Tillman FCCH. LPA advised licensee to update files with the correct name of the facility. 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 . 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. 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. LPA Chavies informed licensee, Nakeia Tillman that this report dated 11/13/2025 document 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Chavies informed the licensee, Nakeia Tillman to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/13/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 receiving a Type A and Technical Violations. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Nakeia Tillman. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensee is choosing not to sign this document.