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CHIM FAMILY CHILD CARE

Lakewood, CA 90712

Facility:
198019997
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionDecember 11, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 11, 2024

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CHIM FAMILY CHILD CARE from January 26, 2023 through December 11, 2024.

Two inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 23, 2024 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of December 30, 2024.

Two later inspections, from October 24, 2024 through December 11, 2024, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90712

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.5
Local median
0.91

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and areas that are utilized by children are not orderly. Per licensee, due the remodel things are everywhere. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 fire extinguisher have not been replaced or serviced. LPA observed service tag dated August 24, 2022. This pose a potential safety risk risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This required is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and drills have not been conducted. During record review, LPA identified that licensee was previously cited for not performing and documenting drills. Per licensee, they have not performed a drill since February and there is no documentation for the drill performd. This pose a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This required is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and drills have not been conducted. During record review, LPA identified that licensee was previousl...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 4, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (4) Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 crib had multiple mattresses insided of the it. LPA observed to different mattresses stacked on top of each other inside Child 1's crib. Per licensee, one of the mattresses belong to a play yard. This posed a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(a)(4) - 102425(a)(4)
Official code
102425(a)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 infants' records reviewed did not have documentation to show that infants were supervised while they were sleep. LPA did not observe forms during record review. Per licensee, they stopped logging infant sleep for a while. This pose a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and the home is currently being remodeled. Per licensee, the remodel started about 6 weeks ago and will continue to the end of November. LPA observed the workers working in the home. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a) - 102416.3(a)
Official code
102416.3(a)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and the area of the home previously identified as off limits is curreltly being used by children in carel. LPA observed children eating in playing in the area that was previously identified as off limits. Per licensee, the area is currently on limits. This pose a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 25, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a)(6) - 102416.3(a)(6)
Official code
102416.3(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1out of 1 asisstant does not have proof that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA reviewed asisstants record and did not find immunization proof on file. Per licensee, assistant is working on obtaining proof. This pose a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 4, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1out of 1 infant did not have a completed LIC 9227 in their file. Per licensee, they did not have parents complete one. This poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 30, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not have verification of the fire drills and disaster drills available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited a...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)1
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 personnel records (Licensee and Licensee's Assistant/Staff (S1)) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children's records (C3) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children's records (C1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 children's records (C4) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requir...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)