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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403009
Report Date: 12/06/2019
Date Signed: 12/06/2019 03:42:46 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403009
ADMINISTRATOR:AHN, SU K.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2029 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(213) 733-8827
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90018
CAPACITY:175CENSUS: 55DATE:
12/06/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:46 PM
MET WITH:Su Ahn, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced case management inspection to the above facility. LPA initially met with Hyun Lee, Administrator, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA was later met met by Su Ahn, Director. There were 11 staff with 55 children upon arrival.

During the inspection LPA observed that there were 7 children with Staff #1 in a room. LPA observed that the children were running around. When LPA asked about the room, the Administrator informed LPA that the room is called the T.V. room. LPA observed that there were no activities, no toys laid out, no television was on and Staff #1 was not engaging the children in care. LPA advised the Director and Administrator to ensure that children have books, toys, and activities to play with and that staff should be engaging the children in care.

In addition, LPA was informed through interviews conducted with staff and children, that there was an altercation that took place between Staff #2 and Staff #3 at the facility in the month of November of 2019 in the presence of the children that were in care. Children interviewed disclosed that they heard doors closing, but did not see staff during the altercation.

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

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 representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Su Ahn, Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3985
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2019
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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/20/2019
Section Cited

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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies

The licensee shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observing that the children in the T.V. room did not have any toys, books, or activities to play with and the staff was not engaging the children. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
12/20/2019
Section Cited

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Personal Rights

To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews conducted with staff and children
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in which disclosures were made that Staff #2 and #3 had an altercation at the facility when children were in care. This 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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3985
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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