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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494655
Report Date: 03/26/2026
Date Signed: 03/26/2026 03:54:36 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:SMITH FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197494655
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SMITH, LATONYA L.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 663-5777
CITY:VENICESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90291
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 14DATE:
03/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:01 AM
MET WITH:Latonya SmithTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:03 PM
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On 3/26/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named home. The reason for the visit is to conduct the 3 year Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee LaTonya Smith. LPA observed 14 children, being supervised and cared for by licensee and 4 fingerprint cleared assistants. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00am –6:00pm. Licensee is not open for overnight and weekend care. Licensee provides snacks and refills to water bottles. Meals are provided by parents.

LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. During the walk through LPA observed cleaning compounds in the bathroom on the floor and on the back of the toilet. LPA observed razors in the shower of the bathroom. LPA observed lighters on a high shelf in the bathroom. LPA observed a step stool in front of the sink that provides access to the high shelf in the bathroom. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. Licensee advised LPA that the patio in the back yard had been altered during December 2025 to change the structure of the patio from an open patio to an enclosed patio. The licensee did not notify the Department of the structural changes to take place in the home prior to the changes. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that all structural changes to the home must be presented to the Department prior to any changes being made. Licensee understands. LPA reviewed infant sleep logs and observed that sleep logs are not being completed every 15 minutes as infants sleep in real time. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
The home is a single story, single family home which consist of the following: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, front room, laundry room, enclosed patio, gated front yard, gated back yard, back house (with different address: “911 ½” and detached garage. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/26/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494655
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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The licensee stated the OFF LIMIT AREAS are as follows: bedrooms #1 & #2, laundry room, detached garage, back house, and enclosed pationwhich are made inaccessible by child safety gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The licensee stated the following rooms are ON LIMITS: living room (children’s daycare/napping), dining room (eating area), kitchen, bathroom, gated front yard, gated back yard, and front room. The ISOLATION AREA will be in the living room.

The home has a fully charged 2A:10: BC Fire Extinguisher and working smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors combos throughout the home.

Children and parents enter the home through the front door.

Licensee is aware that the children must nap, toilet, and have meals inside the main part of the home. No napping, toileting, or eating should be conducted in the enclosed patio.

Licensee has documentation of fire/disaster drill completed February 2026.

There is a covered fireplace in the living room. There is a screened open faced heater in the dining room. There is an open faced heater in the hallway with no cover/screen. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises.

LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

LPA reviewed 14 children’s files and observed it to be in compliance and included immunizations, parent’s rights, and consent for medical treatment. LPA observed during file review that licensee is not in compliance with ratios of infants in care. During the file review LPA discovered that there were six infants in care during the visit. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that she is over ratio for infants in care. LPA provided licensee with capacity regulations worksheet and reviewed worksheet with licensee. LPA advised licensee that she would need to contact parents of two infants to send infant children home and that two infants would need to be disenrolled effective immediately due to over ratio of infants. Licensee understands. Licensee contacted parents of two infant children enrolled and children were picked up and disenrolled. LPA provide parents with business card and advised the parents that if they had additional questions or concerns that they could contact LPA or the Department.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494655
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026
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LPA reviewed 6 staff files. LPA Richmond observed the licensee and at least one staff have a current 1st aid/cpr. Licensee and staff have immunizations on file for childcare providers. LPA observed Licensee and staff files contain certificates of completion for mandated reporter training that expired for 4 of 6 staff. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that mandated reporter training is to be renewed every two years as necessary.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. LPA advised licensee that all infants up to the age of 24 months must have sleep logs completed for each infant as they sleep. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 with licensee. LPA advised licensee that sleep sacks are prohibited due to being swaddling device.


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided.Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Licensee 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.

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&R) throughout California.

Six Type B Deficiencies were cited today, per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.


An exit interview was completed with licensee LaTonya Smith. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee.
Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/26/2026
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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 03/26/2026 at 03:00 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494655

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above open faced heater in hallway is missing screen which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
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Licensee will screen the open faced heater in the hallway with a fire resistant screen by 4/09/26.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above cleaning compounds, razors, and lighters observed in the bathroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
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Licensee will remove cleaning compounds from the floor and toilet of the bathroom. Licensee will remove razors from the shower of the bathroom. Licensee will remove lighters from shelf in the bathroom. Licensee will make all above mentioned items inaccessible to children in care by placing them in off limits areas or locked areas by 4/09/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026


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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 03/26/2026 at 03:00 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494655

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above documentation of infant sleep positions which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
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Licensee will complete infant sleep charts for all infants in care as they sleep including infant sleep position. Licensee will submit completed infant sleep charts to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/09/26.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 4 of 6 staff have mandated reporter training completion certificates that are expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
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Licensee will ensure that all staff have current mandated reporter training certificates of completion. Licensee will ensure that staff renew mandated reporter training every two yeas as necessary. Licensee will submit mandated reporter training certificates to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/09/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026


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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 03/26/2026 at 03:00 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494655

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/26/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)
Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds
(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the Department was not notified of alterations to the family childcare home patio which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will ensure that all alterations or additions to family child care home are reported to the Department prior to changes made. Licensee will provide LPA with documentation of structural changes to patio including timeline of alterations and any site closure dates regarding alterations via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 4/09/26.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(d)(1)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the family childcare home had 14 children in care which included more than four infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee called parents during the visit. Parents picked up children from the fcc during the visit. Licensee spoke to parents and disenrolled infants from the fcc. Fcc currently has no more than four infants enrolled as of 3/26/26. Can be cleared as of 3/27/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/26/2026


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