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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000985
Report Date: 06/16/2023
Date Signed: 06/16/2023 12:49:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/16/2023 12:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CURREN FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198000985
ADMINISTRATOR:G. CURREN & G. LOCOCOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 480-8459
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90242
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 4DATE:
06/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Giovanna CurrenTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced 1-year required inspection to the above facility on 06/16/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 10:45 AM and met with Licensee, Giovanna Curren who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to the licensee upon entry. There were no children present upon arrival. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

This is a single-story home. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, office, backyard (fenced) and detached garage. Childcare is conducted in the living room. Children have access to the bathroom adjacent to the office. Areas accessible to children are: Living room, kitchen, bathroom adjacent to the office, office, and back yard (fenced). Areas off limits to children and parents are: 3 bedrooms, bathroom next to the bedroom hallway and detached garage. LPA observed safety child safety gates making the off-limit rooms inaccessible to children in care. The licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.

LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and LIC 999A Facility Sketch or equivalent sketch. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 03/09/23.

At 11:10 AM smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable in the living room. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 9/22/22. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that detergents and cleaning compounds are kept in the detached garage and are inaccessible to children. LPA also observed cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink with a child safety lock. Licensee understands that all poisons must be locked. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CURREN FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000985
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2023
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separated from other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

Currently Licensee is not caring for any infants. LPA informed Licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, and the 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months.

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 did not observe any bodies of water in the backyard (fenced). The licensee states that supervision is always provided. Per Licensee, there are no pets in the home.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights.

Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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 [email protected]. 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/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CURREN FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000985
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2023
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Licensee Giovanna Curren 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 Giovanna Curren 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 Giovanna Curren 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.

Based on the LPA's observations and records review no deficiencies will be cited today.

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 Giovanna Curren.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2023
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