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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197410743
Report Date: 10/03/2019
Date Signed: 10/03/2019 01:49:54 PM

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:HANDS ON FUN INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197410743
ADMINISTRATOR:DAWN SPECIALEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1511 TORRANCE BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 618-2085
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 7DATE:
10/03/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Dawn SpecialeTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted a random inspection and met with licensee Dawn Speciale at 10:30am. LPA observed 7 infants supervised by the director/licensee and Staff #1. The infants were napping. LPA toured and inspected the infant program in accordance with the facility sketch.

Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation is adequate. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a first aid kit on the premises. LPA observed several age appropriate toys and educational materials. There is a crib for each child and mats for older infants in a separate napping room. The bedding is washed weekly or when necessary. The electrical outlets are inaccessible. There is a cot available for each ill child. LPA observed door knob covers on the doors. The changing table is within arm's length of the sink.

A review of medication policy indicated that medication is not administered at this time. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children. The director was informed in regards to Incidental Medical Services and submitting a written plan to the department shall the children receive Incidental Medical Service
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2019
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: HANDS ON FUN INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410743
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2019
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There is a fully equipped kitchen on the premises; however there is a separate refrigerator and microwave oven in the infant room. LPA observed bottles and food labeled for the infants. The food is kept in a separate cabinet. The children allergies are posted. The chemicals are kept separate from the food. LPA observed a daily reports for the infants.

Outdoor equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed age appropriate equipment for infants. There are trees used as shade for rest. The infants have a separate yard from the preschool children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The staff were reminded to empty the water table after each use.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff was questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed. A fire drill is held once a month and logged. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times. The infants are not transported off the premises.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. Children and staff records were reviewed and are complete. Immunization records are to be obtained from parents prior to a child being left with provider. Immunization records shall be kept on blue cards from the local health department. The teachers have required immunizations.

Children and staff records were reviewed at 12:30PM. The director has current CPR/first aid certification which expired Licensee states she is receiving the child care quarterly updates. Additional forms may be obtained at the department's website www.ccld.ca.gov.

Exit interview.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2019
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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: HANDS ON FUN INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410743
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/10/2019
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Personnel Requirements-At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.LPA reviewed staff records and did not observe current CPR or first aid for the licensee or staff present. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of 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: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2019
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