197406705-8-24-2023-30-CC-JLAO-CV22R2-20230824173648

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197406705
Report Date: 08/24/2023
Date Signed: 08/24/2023 05:36:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2023 05:36 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	NAKAJI FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197406705
ADMINISTRATOR:	ILDIKO NAKAJI		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 453-2292
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90404
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	08/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:40 AM
MET WITH:	Idilko Nakaji		TIME COMPLETED:	01:20 PM

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On 8/24/2023 Program Analysts (LPA), Judy Laureano and Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at 1429 24^th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. During today’s inspection was licensee, with two assistants and 12 children.

The hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. LPAs toured the home inside and outside of the home. Currently facility is available to take children ages 12 months to 4 ½ but licensee is available to take in older children if needed.

Facility is licensed for a Large family Child Care license with a max capacity of 14 children. Licensee is NOT available for evening, overnight care or weekend care. Homes does not take in children under the age of 12 months.

This is a single dwelling home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2-bathroom, kitchen, dinning room and living room and den area.. Child care is conducted in the living room and dining room Licensee confirmed children use the back yard as the outdoor space.

Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: bedroom 1 with bathroom, den area and bedroom 2 with bathroom. LPA’s observed bedroom 1 to have French door that lead to the backyard. Licensee confirmed that doors are not used and kept closed during the hours of operation. LPA’s observed a storage shed outside that is designated as OFF LIMITS- doors remains closed during hours of operation. Kitchen is OFF LIMITS to the children, kitchen is an open floor plan. LPA’s observed safety latches on bottom cabinet and a safety gate used when licensee begins to cook. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas.

The backyard is divided into two section. LPAs observed a wooden apparatus with cushioning materials. The yard was observed with a vegetable garden area and a play house that children use for activities.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: NAKAJI FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197406705
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds are kept in the bottom kitchen cabinet; safety latch was observed.

LPA's observed two barricaded fireplaces in the home.

Licensee confirmed that home is available to take in a child that might need medication, currently home does not have any child that needs medication. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure that all necessary documents are kept on file and medication is always in its original packaging.

LPAs observed licensee test the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the home. LPAs observed 1 working fire extinguisher in the living room area. Licensee confirmed that home provides meals and snacks. LPAs discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. Licensee confirmed home is a peanut free home.

Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number 310-795-5306.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection.

LPAs reviewed licensee’s file and observed file was complete. Mandated Reporter training was not available for review. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid Certification was taken on 1/30/2023. LPAs reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing CPR and Pediatric CPR need to be EMSA approved.

LPAs discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children’s file. LPAs provided licensee with a current copy of the LIC 311D to use as a reference when auditing files. LPA reviewed 7 children’s files and observed files to be complete.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: NAKAJI FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197406705
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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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.

LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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.

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, Idilko Nakaji, 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 notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Idilko Nakaji.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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