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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407903
Report Date: 02/12/2025
Date Signed: 02/12/2025 03:16:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/12/2025 03:16 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	BEACH BABIES #2		FACILITY NUMBER:	197407903
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LAURIE MARSDEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1765/1775 ARTESIA BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 376-9533
CITY:	MANHATTAN BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90266
CAPACITY: 153	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 153	CENSUS: 107	DATE:	02/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	LAURIE MARSDEN, DIRECTOR		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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On 2/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the facility named above. LPA was greeted by Director, Laurie Marsden and toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed a total of 107 children in care, being supervised by 19 staff members. All staff have a criminal record clearance on file. The preschool hours of operation are from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

LPA observed the following teacher-to-child ratios in each classroom:

Goldfish 1 Classroom: 10 children with 3 staff

Goldfish 2 Classroom: 10 children with 3 staff
Seahorse 1 Classroom: 12 children with 2 staff
Seahorse 2 Classroom: 13 children with 2 staff
Seahorse 3 Classroom: 5 children with 1 staff
Sea Star 1 Classroom: 15 children with 2 staff
Sea Star 2 Classroom: 11 children with 2 staff
Dolphins 1 & 2 Classrooms: 14 children with 2 staff
Dolphins 3 & 4 Classrooms: 17 children with 2 staff

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during todays’ inspection.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The preschool program is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding staff to children ratios. Parents sign their children in and out of the facility at the front lobby using ProCare App to enter the building.

Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
	DATE: 02/12/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025

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: BEACH BABIES #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407903
	VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025

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The facility does not have preschool children that require Incidental Medical Services (IMS). If a child needs medication, it would be stored in the director’s office. LPA reminded staff that all medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the allergy list with children's information to be posted in all the classrooms.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

LPA observed a total of 4 fully charged fire extinguishers throughout the facility. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detectors in the kitchen, tested and working properly. Additionally, the entire facility has a Pull Fire Alarm system. LPA observed the First Aid Kit inside the Director’s office..

All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings. 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. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have sand to absorb falls.

Drinking water is readily available to the children both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, children bring in their own refillable water cups and is refilled as needed.

Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Per Director the facility provides breakfast, lunch and pm snacks to children in care. Menus are posted one month in advance where an authorized representative can view them. All food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Administration was reminded that copies of the menus as served should be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/12/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025

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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: BEACH BABIES #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407903
	VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025

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LPA reviewed a sample of 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. Licensing Program Analysts reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training.

Director 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). Facility has tested their water.

Facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services - IMS. 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 available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/12/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025

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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: BEACH BABIES #2	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407903
	VISIT DATE: 02/12/2025

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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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies cited today.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. Appeals rights were discussed and LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/12/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2025

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