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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192006441
Report Date: 11/03/2021
Date Signed: 11/03/2021 11:37:15 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:A BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
192006441
ADMINISTRATOR:DINA REEDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:712 EAST MANCHESTER BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(310) 673-4525
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90301
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 34DATE:
11/03/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Dina ReedTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 11/03/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stella Gutierrez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Dina Reed, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. LPA, LPA observed 34 children in care and 6 adults providing supervision and care. During consultation provided to Director it was determined that a staff member #1 present today is not with criminal record clearance. Staff member vacated the premises during today's inspection. Facility checklist (LIC 125) provided upon arrival to Director.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in 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 toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella GutierrezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: A BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006441
VISIT DATE: 11/03/2021
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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of 10 children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed all staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Criminal Record Statement

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. During today's inspections Director stated that Staff member #1 has been present at the facility since 09/13/2021 which will result in a civil penalty.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.



Regulation and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella GutierrezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: A BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006441
VISIT DATE: 11/03/2021
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LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

LPA, Gutierrez conducted 11:20 AM staff interviews during today's visit.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficienc(y)ies is/are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 was given to licensee.

Notice of Site Visit

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

Exit Interview

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Dina Reed.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella GutierrezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2021
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: A BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006441
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/03/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)
Criminal Record Clearance
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and statement from director staff #1 has been present at the facility since 09/13/2021 the director did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/03/2021
Plan of Correction
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Staff #1 vacated the facility during today's inspection and will not return until cleared in guardian.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella GutierrezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/03/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/03/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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