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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191870801
Report Date: 01/03/2024
Date Signed: 01/03/2024 04:30:47 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191870801
ADMINISTRATOR:	MICHAEL HAGGOOD		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2341 SOUTH CURSON		TELEPHONE:	(323) 933-5882
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90016
CAPACITY:	162	CENSUS: 37	DATE:	01/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:40 AM
MET WITH:	Hilarie Dyson, Principal		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilia Hernandez and Brittanee Cleveland conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 01/03/2024. LPAs arrived at the facility at 8:40AM, identified selves and met with Hilarie Dyson, Principal who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee/facility representative with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 5 classrooms; Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4 and Room 5. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There were 37 children and 18 staff present when LPA arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Criminal record clearance was not reviewed. However, per condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District, all individual’s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children in Room 1, Room 2, and Room 3 have their own cubby to store their belongings. LPAs observed children's jackets and sweaters in Room 4 and 5 to be on hooks hanging in a closet touching each other. Cots, mats and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by a laundering service contracted by the school district. LPA observed napping equipment to stored in cabinets in each classroom. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. Each classroom also has an additional sink for handwashing. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per principal, children bring their own water bottle daily and filtered water stations are available for children who need water refills.---Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs observed Ajax, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, Clorox bleach spray, Lysol Disinfectant accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 2 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/08/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Principal was observed immediately removing Ajax, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, Clorox bleach spray, Lysol Disinfectant that were accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 2. Principal will continuously check classrooms to make sure all poisons are in accessible to children. Staff meeting will be held to discuss the importance of keeping poisons inaccessible to children. Meeting agenda, and signed attendance will be submitted to LPA Hernandez via email by POC due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.954

Licensure Requirements

Every licensed child day care center 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 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per principal, carbon monoxide detector will be purchased, installed and a photo of the correction will be submitted to LPA Hernandez via email by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per principal, a copy of the lead testing results will be obtained from Complex Project Manager. A copy of the results and remediation will be submitted to LPA Hernandez via email 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: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238.4(a)

Storage Space

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs observed children's jackets and sweaters in Room 4 and 5 to be on hooks hanging in a closet touching each other which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per principal, place children's belongings in storage bags to prevent personal belongings touching. Photo of correction will be submitted to LPA Hernandez via email by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(f)

Personnel Requirements

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPAs were not able to verify if American Red Cross Certificates were valid. QR code in certificate was invalid which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per principal, copies of first aid and CPR certificates will be requested from training agency and copies will be submitted to LPA Hernandez via email 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: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

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At 9:45AM, LPAs observed Ajax, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, Clorox bleach spray, Lysol Disinfectant stored in unlocked cabinets accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 2. LPAs observed Room 5 with snacks stored next to cleaning agents.

LPAs did not observe carbon monoxide detector in the facility.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPAs observed one of the cushion squares to be lifted on one corner. LPAs advised Principal to monitor cushion material under climbing structure. This could create a potential tripping hazard for children. LPAs observed sea sails, trees and shade structures that provides shared areas for children. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed.

LPAs advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. LPAs observed a water activity table blocking exit door in Room 1. LPAs advised Principal to keep all emergency exits free of obstructions.

Per Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPAs did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility.

Facility completed lead sampling but the test results are not yet available. Principal was not able to provide lead testing results. ---Page 2 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

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There was at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPAs were not able to verify if American Red Cross Certificates were valid. QR code on certificate was invalid.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza.

Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in.

Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria next door to the facility. Meals are brought to the facility daily.

Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 12/13/2023 and 12/22/2023. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom in a cabinet. According to Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the main office.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.
For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/.---Page 3 of 4

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MARVIN AVENUE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870801
	VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024

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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.

Principal 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.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from the parent. Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the LIC9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Hilarie Dyson, Principal.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024

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