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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191871195
Report Date: 12/16/2019
Date Signed: 12/16/2019 05:00:07 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:EAST CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191871195
ADMINISTRATOR:MONICA ALCANTARFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:154 N. GAGETELEPHONE:
(323) 268-8178
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90063
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 4DATE:
12/16/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Annual ContinuationUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:57 PM
MET WITH:Monica Alcantar, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Mireya Garcia conducted an Annual Random Required inspection at this facility. LPA met with Monica Alcantar, Director who guided analysts on a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors.

This is an after-school program offered to individuals with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 22 years of age. Hours of operation are from 9 AM-6PM, participants arrive at 2PM. They also have an extended all day program during winter, summer and spring, (when regular school is not in session) from 10AM – 6PM.

Facility consist of a multi-purpose room, three offices, a computer room, gender specific restrooms, kitchen, staff restroom and fenced backyard. The off limit areas for participants include 3 offices and staff restroom. At the time of LPA's arrival there were 4 participants present. Per Director, there are currently 15 children enrolled in the program. Participants arrive at 2pm or later. Teacher child ratio observed. Director stated that the ratio they use is 1 teacher to 5 participants.

Furniture and equipment were inspected and are safe and in good repair. There is telephone landline service at the facility. Heating/Air, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. At this time, the Director’s office is used as an isolation area. There is a mat available if needed.

There is drinking water both indoors and outdoors. Restrooms used by children are gender specific and were inspected for availability, good repair, toilet paper, soap, safety and sanitation.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EAST CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871195
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2019
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Snack menus were posted in the kitchen and are provided to the parents a month in advance. Snack menus were reviewed and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides a PM snack. When participants are in the holiday extended program then parents will provide lunch and facility will provide a snack. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lid at this time. Cleaning compounds (Lysol spray and cleaning disinfecting wipes) were observed to be accessible in the girl’s restroom (Pictures were taken). Director immediately removed the cleaning compounds and stored them in a lock inaccessible cabinet.

Facility uses both Sign in sheets and electronic thumb print sign in. If the parents drop off the participant, then parents will sign in however if they are dropped off by the school bus then teachers will sign them in.

A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. Medication policy is as follows: Facility only administers prescription medication with written permission from parents. A form must completed by parent. A separate medication log is completed by staff. Medication is kept in Directors office in a lock cabinet.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. IMS plan on file. LPA Lopez reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made. LPAs issued the Children's Record Review (LIC 857) and the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) to the Director during this inspection. Criminal Records Clearance for adults, Qualifications and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was available, last drill conducted on 11/30/19.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EAST CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871195
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2019
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LPAs advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

There was a deficiency cited during today's visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Please refer to LIC809D for documentation of deficiency cited.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing reprehensive. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

An exit interview conducted with Monica Alcantar, copy of report given. Appeals Rights provided and explained.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191871195
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/03/2020
Section Cited

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101238- 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.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of cleaning compounds (disinfectant wipes and lysol spray) accessible in the girl's restroom. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Per Director, she will discuss with all staff the regulation 101238(g) in a staff meeting and will submit to LPA Lopez via email staff agenda/sign in sheet by POC due date of 1/3/20.

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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: Christina GabelmanTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3677
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/16/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/16/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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