197407441-11-16-2022-58-CC-KSTS-CMWNMN-20230109093522

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407441
Report Date: 11/16/2022
Date Signed: 11/16/2022 02:02:50 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/09/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Shandra Powell

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20221109143936

FACILITY NAME:	HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED		FACILITY NUMBER:	197407441
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELENITA MERCER		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	5319 COMERCIO WAY		TELEPHONE:	(818) 835-1629
CITY:	WOODLAND HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91364
CAPACITY:	56	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	11/16/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:35 AM
MET WITH:	Jenni Rice, Owner/Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:18 PM

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Physical Plant - Staff did not ensure that the faciltiy did not have pests.

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On 11/16/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell arrived at the facility for the purpose of conducting the initial 10-day inspection for the above complaint and allegation. Upon arrival LPA met with Jenni Rice, Owner/Director. LPA explained the reason for the inspection/visit due to a complaint received in the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office. Census were taken LPA observed 29 Infant/Toddlers present. The facility is sectioned off within three classrooms (Infant, Tiny Tots and Toddlers).

Jenni Rice, Owner/Diriector guided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors.
LPA Powell interviewed Complainant prior to the initial 10-day visit. Interviews were conducted with Stafff by LPA during inspection from all three classrooms. Disclosures were made to LPA during the initial 10 day Inspection regarding the above allegation.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 58-CC-20221109143936

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2022

NARRATIVE

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Disclosures were made that rat droppings have been observed by staff in different areas of the facility, such as the carpet in the Toddler Playroom and area between the Toddler and Tiny Tots room on several occasions during the last month. Disclosures were also made that the facility did catch a rat with a mouse trap at the facility recently. However, during today's inspection LPA did observed a clean facility their were rat droppings around the trash can where dirty diapers are disposed from the Toddler Class room (photos taken). LPA also observed a large mouse trap in the same area of the facility (photos taken). Per disclosures made by staff during inspection of facility and during interviews conducted, and observations made by LPA, it was determined that the facility did have a rodent in the facility and rat droppings have been seen in facility where children play sleep and eat.

Based on the LPAs observations, interviews concluded the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 101238(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.

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). Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports

Exit interview was conducted with Director, Elenita Mercer. Notice of Site Visit was given during inspection. A copy of the report LIC809 and LIC809D with Appeal Rights were discussed and will be given to facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2022

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Control Number 58-CC-20221109143936

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: HALSEY SCHOOLS, INCORPORATED	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407441
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/16/2022

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied Type A 11/30/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The Director will hire a Pest Control company to come to facility to access the current rodent problem. The Director will send a copy of invoices obtained from Pest Control Company
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	with information on how the facility has been secured from having rodents come inside of the facility and all measures have been made to keep the center free of rodents.
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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 Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/16/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/16/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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