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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494759
Report Date: 04/03/2023
Date Signed: 04/03/2023 10:29:25 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/03/2023 10:29 AM - 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:THORP FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197494759
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: 0DATE:
04/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Mindy Thorp, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
09:00 AM
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On 04/03/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Risher conducted an announced Case Management visit for the purpose of an inspection for a proposed capacity increase. LPA met with Mindy Thorp and toured the facility inside and out. The facility is applying for a capacity increase from 8 to 14. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30pm PM. The fire clearance was granted on 02/22/2023 by inspector Sivaborvory.

The single family home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The home has a living room, dining room,kitchen and 2 story extended living room. The daycare is in the extended living room area. These areas were inspected by LPA. The other bedrooms and rooms are considered off-limits and inaccessible. Licensee owns the home. Licensee stated that the children do not nap at the daycare. LPA inspected the bathroom and did not observe any medications or poisons that could pose a potential risk to children in care. The kitchen was inspected during the visit. LPA did not observe any knives or sharp objects, detergents or cleaning supplies that would pose a potential risk to children in care. These items were made inaccessible to the children. LPA observed a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs in the extended living room area. LPA observed age appropriate toys, furniture and activities for children while in care at the facility.

The outside play area is located in the front of the home. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment in the outside play area. The outside play area is fenced all around. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

LPA observed a charged fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C). LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Applicant has a first aid kit which includes band aids and a thermometer. The home has central heating and air.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Risher
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/03/2023
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: THORP FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494759
VISIT DATE: 04/03/2023
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 Licensee has current CPR, first aid, health and safety which expires 05/2024. Mandated reporter certificate expires 03/2025. Licensee provided copies of immunization records including MMR, Tdap and flu.

There are no firearms on the premises. Licensee has 2 dogs in the home.

No corrections are needed today.

A license to operate a Large Family child care home will be reviewed following final administrative review and receipt of outstanding corrections needed. No license will be issued today 04/03/2023.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Mindy Thorp

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Risher
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2023
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