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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890387
Report Date: 07/21/2023
Date Signed: 07/21/2023 05:43:14 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:LAUREL EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191890387
ADMINISTRATOR:GEORGE, BARBARAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8023 WILLOUGHBYTELEPHONE:
(323) 654-0812
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90046
CAPACITY:117CENSUS: 33DATE:
07/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:08 PM
MET WITH:Michele Dean, Head TeacherTIME COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection to the above facility on 07/21/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 01:08PM, identified self and met with Michele Dean, Head Teacher who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. The purpose of the visit was to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as requires by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers are being met.

There were 33 children and 9 staff present when LPA arrived. All individual’s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

On June 16, 2023 LPA was notified that construction on the outdoor playground was taking place at the facility with no specific start date.



During today’s inspection, LPA observed that construction had commenced. There are areas of Room 1 and Room 2 blocked off for construction and has reduced children’s activity space. Construction for Room 1 and Room 2 is scheduled to continue August 14, 2023. Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, this requirement was not met.

Room 3 and one of the restrooms in the hallway is currently off-limits to children due to water break repairs. Repairs to Room 3 and hallway restroom are pending. Hazard tape is being used to make Room 3 and the hallway restroom off- limits. ---page 1 of 2
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia HernandezTELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: LAUREL EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890387

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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07/28/2023
Section Cited
CCR
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101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities
(a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes.
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Per head teacher, facility will submit construction plans and timeline of construction by POC due date.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's observation of construction in Room 1, Room 2 and outdoor playground without notification of construction dates and plans which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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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 RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia HernandezTELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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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: LAUREL EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890387

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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101223(a)(2) Personal Rights
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child...To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by
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Per Head Teacher, alternative emergency exits plan will be submitted by end of day of POC due date.
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Based on observation the licensee has Room 1, Room 2 and Room 3 emergency exits blocked for construction which poses an immediate Health, Safety, and Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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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 RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia HernandezTELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
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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: LAUREL EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890387
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and in good repair. Once construction begins, children will only have access to restrooms in the hallway and portable restrooms that will be located in a section of the outdoor play area.

Outdoor playground is currently undergoing phase one of construction of a remodel. LPA observed outdoor space that has been made off limits to children blocking the emergency exits for Room 1, Room 2 and Room 3. Outdoor area has been minimized and all of the outdoor space facility was licensed for is not currently accessible to children. There is sandbags securing the fencing used outdoors and metal bars protruding.

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 parent. Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director.

Appeal Rights were provided.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Michele Dean, Head Teacher.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia HernandezTELEPHONE: 424-301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
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