Routine inspection·June 30, 2025

AMENDED REPORT: Updating Census to reflect 7 due to LPA oversight/computer system issues.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 06/30/2025. LPA is conducting capacity increase inspection and an annual inspection. The licensee is requesting a large family home license. The Compton Fire Inspector provided the fire clearance on 06/25/25. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:30am, identified self, and met with Keahna Lewis, Licensee/applicant, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. LPA observed that also present during this inspection, was Christy Cottman, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, they currently have 3 assistants (2 qualified and 1 volunteer). LPA observed 7 children upon arrival. There are 14 children that are currently enrolled. The current LIC9040 children’s roster was available for review. Per Licensee, operation hours are Monday through Friday: 2:00am to 11:59PM, Saturdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm, and closed on Sundays. Licensee cares for children 0 to 12 years of age. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room (activity room), living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, detached garage, and front yard and back yard (fenced). Children use 1 bathroom in the hallway, living room, family room (activity room), and backyard. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. 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 observed a child using a Skywalker Trampoline 12 feet round with enclosure. LPA checked the age range, and it is intended for kids aged 6 years and up. LPA observed that adult staff #1 was providing supervision. LPA advised the licensee that children under the age of 6 years old were not permitted to use the trampoline. LPA advised licensee to lock the netting zipper and snap around the trampoline. LPA advised licensee to remove the ladder and make it inaccessible to all children. License corrected the deficiency during the inspection today. LPA inspected the rest of the backyard and did not observe any additional objects that could pose a danger to children in the outdoor yard. LPA provided licensee with guidance for infant equipment in the home and checking recalls. LPA did not observe any infant walkers, baby bouncers, inclined chairs, baby saucers, or any similar items at the facility. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, laundry area, and detached garage. The licensee provides food for children in care. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. Per licensee, there is a puppy that is inaccessible to children. The puppy is a mini size Pomeranian. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. There is a telephone service via cellphone and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating via central heat and air. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 06/24/25, as indicated on service tag. The dual Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is currently caring for infants. Licensee states that infants sleep in the activity room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (One crib for each infant in care was observed. Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping. Infants shall be checked every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. A copy of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. Due to Licensee operating from 2:00am to 12:00pm, LPA discussed sleeping and napping arrangements for children in care. Per licensee, they supervise and sleep in the same room as the children. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. Licensee does not do transportation at this time. The licensee and other personnel have completed training in preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 04/04/2027. There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee does have proof of immunizations against MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubeola), TDAP, TB Clearance, and current influenza or declination. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. The last drill documented was conducted on 05/24/25. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.LPA discussed and provided resources for infant safe sleep to train staff: Safe Sleep FAQs, Title 22 infant safe sleep, sleep chart, LIC9227, reporting requirements LIC624b and email address for incident reports for MPSW. LPA discussed infant equipment that is now allowed in the home. LPA advised licensee to print out all documents and make files for the enrolled children. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. 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 . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in the 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. PIN 22-05-CCP 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The following deficiencies listed on the attached 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.Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Keahna Lewis. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.