197414190-1-30-2020-30-CC-VWHY-BLC4PK-20200130181653

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197414190
Report Date: 01/30/2020
Date Signed: 01/30/2020 06:17:03 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:	NORTH TORRANCE INFANT CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197414190
ADMINISTRATOR:	SANDY MORALES		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	2806 W. 182ND STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 323-6995
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90504
CAPACITY:	32	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	01/30/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Sandy Morales		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an inspection and met with director Sandy Morales at 10:50am. LPA observed 29 infants inside of the three classrooms. The infants were observed supervised within proper ratios.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. There is central heating and portable air conditioners. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a set for changing clothes.There is a first aid kit on the premises. The detergents and chemicals are inaccessible to the children. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed trash bins with lids. LPA observed cribs and cots for napping. According to the lead teacher, the parents provides the sheets and blankets. The bedding is stored separately. LPA inspected the diaper changing area. The changing area is next to a sink for hand washing only. The procedures are posted. LPA reviewed the daily logs for children. LPA inspected the food preparation area for infants program. There is a kitchen in one infant classroom. The food is cooked on some days and other days the older children bring their lunches. LPA observed menus posted. The children allergies are posted in the classroom. The chemicals are kept separate from the food. LPA observed some bottles without names labeled. LPA cited this deficiency on LIC 9099 / LIC 9099D on today.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-Sweeten	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2020

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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: NORTH TORRANCE INFANT CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197414190
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2020

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Outdoor equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. There is a shaded area. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

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 were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times. Director was informed in regards to safe sleep and provided a pamphlet to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).Director was informed about the Lead Poising Flyer.

A review of medication policy indicated that medication is administered with parents permission and doctor's authorization. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office. The administered medication is documented on a log. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services. The director states there are no children receiving the services. The director understands that a written plan must be submitted to the department if necessary.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed and are complete. Each child is signed in accordingly. The infants are not transported off the premises for field trips.

Children records and staff records. The staff have CPR/first aid which expires August 2021. In addition, the director was reminded to obtain 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-Sweeten	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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