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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197400862
Report Date: 10/12/2023
Date Signed: 10/12/2023 03:19:10 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245



FACILITY NAME:VOA/EL JARDIN DE NINOS HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
197400862
ADMINISTRATOR:CARTAGENA, C AND PEREZ, DFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11510 VALERIOTELEPHONE:
(818) 764-8722
CITY:NORTH HOLLYWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91606
CAPACITY:77CENSUS: 22DATE:
10/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:05 PM
MET WITH:Nury GonzalezTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 10/12/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required I year inspection. LPA met with Nury Gonzalez, Education Coordinator and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed 22 children with proper teacher/child ratios. Children were engaging in different activities and out door activities. There was a total of 8 staff at the time of the visit. All center staff that was present during today’s visit has criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number. Facility hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.- 3:00p.m. and 8:15a.m. to 2:30p.m. Monday- Friday. LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PIB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. LPA reviewed total of 10 children files. LPA reviewed a total of 8 staff files. Staff and Children files had required documentation. Staff files were current with First Aid& CPR. All Staff Mandated Reporter Training Certificates were up to date. Staff files were reviewed at the Main Office in the morning VOA/ Maud Booth.LPA was able to review sign in sheet from classes 01-04. LPA observed operable carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers and First Aid Kits. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment were observed to be clean and good condition. Storage for children’s belongings. A sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, was observed. Isolation area was inspected and located in the office. Drinking water is readily available and trash cans with tight fitting lids were outside observed in the classrooms. Sign in/out were reviewed and facility roster. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed. The outdoor area was inspected. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA did not observe any debris or hazards that would pose an immediate risk to children in care. LPA observed an age-appropriate equipment. LPA observed other educational materials for children to utilize. No bodies of water were observed. Shade areas were observed, and water is readily available. Pg1
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/12/2023
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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: VOA/EL JARDIN DE NINOS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400862
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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Breakfast /Snack/lunch menus were posted. Meals are delivered daily from the main kitchen in North Hollywood Food and snack items are properly stored. Food preparation area was toured.The kitchen area which is made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and equipped with a sufficient supply for meals. There were no cleaning compound compounds stored with the utensils. The facility serves breakfast, lunch, and snack. Proper food storage was observed. Food and snack items are properly stored. Currently there is two children with allergies. Site Supervisor explained that the allergy list will be posted on the refrigerator if any children come into the program with allergies. Also that all staff will be aware of the allergies. Currently there are children on medication. LPA was able to review all required documentation for medication.Nury Gonzalez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA reviewed testing documents from Terra.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Nury Gonzalez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Education Coordinator of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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 Pg2

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: VOA/EL JARDIN DE NINOS HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400862
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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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-carecenters/.
Nury Gonzalez 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.
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.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Nury Gonzalez and there are no deficiencies. Pg3
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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