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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198008687
Report Date: 09/30/2024
Date Signed: 09/30/2024 11:26:29 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198008687
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SCHERY, KATIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 258-7103
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90041
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 3CENSUS: 2DATE:
09/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:11 AM
MET WITH:Katia ScheryTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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This inspection was conducted in Spanish.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 09/30/24 at 09:11 am. LPA met with Katia Schery, licensee who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 02 children present during this inspection. Per licensee, 03 children are enrolled. Operation hours are Monday through Friday 08:00am – 05:00pm.

This is a two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and back yard (fenced). Areas accessible to children include living room, dining room, bedroom #1, 1 bathroom (next to the living room), and back yard (fenced) for play. Areas off limits to children and parents include entire second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Licensee has 2 small birds in a cage located in the back yard (fenced). Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 5 adults and 0 minors. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the living room/dining room where LPA observed safe toys, play equipment and materials for children. Adjacent to the living room/dining room is the kitchen. Per licensee, the kitchen is not accessible to children. LPA observed the kitchen cabinet has child proof locks. LPA toured bedroom #1 and observed (1) crib, children’s cubbies, toys and play equipment. LPA observed that the crib is free from loose articles and objects. There are no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA observed that the crib does not hinder the entrance or exit to and from the space they are sleeping in. Mattresses were observed to be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size. The second floor can be accessed through bedroom #1.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008687
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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LPA observed there is a child proof gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children from accessing the second floor. The children’s bathroom is down the hallway from the living room. The children’s bathroom was observed to be in safe and in sanitary conditions. There’s also a first aid kit readily available.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the entrance of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted on 08/12/24. Children’s roster was available during this inspection.

LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, food is provided to children. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a landline and cellphone. There is ventilation and heating.

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 poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 10:05 am. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed not to be operable. Licensee stated that she removed the batteries from the combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector due to a long beeping noise that would not stop. LPA attempted to test the smoke and carbon monoxide detector; however, LPA observed that the detector beep wouldn’t stop which prevented LPA from testing the detector. Licensee stated she will purchase a new smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The valve on the required 2 A10 BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 05/09/24, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in bedroom #1 with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008687
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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Currently children are using the back yard for outdoor play. LPA observed the backyard has adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, and equipment. LPA observed licensee has a child sized trampoline. LPA advised the licensee to not allow the use of trampolines as recommended on the CCLD website under SHINE Element 6: Physical Activity. LPA provided a copy of the SHINE Element 6: Physical Activity in Spanish. LPA advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed all children’s files are complete.

Licensee’s records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter General Training expires on 08/28/26. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 08/2025. LPA observed that the licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 was not complete. LPA provided consultation.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

Licensee does care for infants. 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-andresources/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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008687
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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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 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.

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 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.

Licensee Katia Schery confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Katia Schery.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 09/30/2024 at 10:48 AM
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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008687

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.543
Licensure Requirements
Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee's carbon monoxide is not working which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2024
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Per licensee, she will purchase a carbon monoxide detector and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
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 in licensee's smoke detector is not working which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2024
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Per licensee, she will purchase a smoke detector and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 09/30/2024 at 10:48 AM
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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SCHERY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198008687

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee did not complete the Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2024
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Per licensee, she will complete the mandated reporter training AB1207 and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024


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