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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415689
Report Date: 10/29/2019
Date Signed: 10/29/2019 12:27:55 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:PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197415689
ADMINISTRATOR:PERERA, SHIRANIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:526 S. IRENA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 316-8449
CITY:REDONDO BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90277
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/29/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:57 AM
MET WITH:Shirani PereraTIME COMPLETED:
12:35 PM
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On 10/29/19, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Jenny Ferreira, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's) Helen Estrella and Karren Starks met with Licensee Shirani Perera

The purpose of the Office meeting was to discuss the conditions of the license and the current responsibilities of the provider which are to provide a safe environment for all the children in care.

LPM began discussing the topics from previous inspections conducted by the Department, including deficiencies issued for the following: Criminal Record Clearance, Reporting Requirements, Care and Supervision, Capacity/Ratio, and Records.

The RO discussed expectations of the facility, and informed that assistant is being offered to ensure the licensee maintains substantial compliance. The RO informed the licensee that if the expectations are not met, the facility can be called in for a Non-Compliance Meeting and if the expectations are still not met, the RO can take administrative action against the facility.

The RO reminded the licensee that she must have fully qualified teachers at all times to provide appropriate care and supervision to children in care. All staff is to be strategically placed throughout the center to provide guidance. The licensee is to ensure all Personnel Records and Children's Records are up to date and informed on appropriate capacity/ratio requirements. The licensee was made aware of the importance of all staff, and any adult who has continuous access to the facility to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance and be associated to the facility.

The RO informed the licensee of the Child Care Technical Support Program (CCTSP). A program designed to assist providers for support in maintaining compliance with laws and regulations. The Licensee volunteered to obtain services from the Child Care Techinical Support Program (CCTSP).
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Helen EstrellaTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
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: PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415689
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2019
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The licensee agreed to do the following in order to bring the facility into compliance no later than the following dates:
  • Licensee shall complete Child Care Center Application Processing Orientation and Record Keeping and Operations Orientation on 11/13/19 at 8:30am and provide completed certificate no later than 11/15/19.
  • Licensee shall contact CCRC for coaching assistance and/or additional child care center operation courses in care and supervision, personal rights and children with Special Needs (Trauma) and provide proof no later than 11/29/19.
  • Licensee is to complete a contingency plan on how she will maintain proper teacher/child ratios and action for when staff is absent or tardy to work
  • Licensee was made aware of her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.
  • Licensee was recommended to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations.
  • Licensee was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information: (916) 654-1541 Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
  • ECHO Training Echo Parenting & Education is committed to supporting all those who are involved in the care and education of children: https://www.echotraining.org

The licensee informed the Department is may move to Torrance. The licensee was made aware to inform the Department once she has confirmation of relocation in order to assist the licensee with the application process.

At this time, the RO is not approving the request for an increase in capacity for the infant license. The licensee must maintain substantial compliance and may apply for an increase in capacity for Infant license in a year.

A copy of this report was provided to the licensee. An exit interview conducted.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Helen EstrellaTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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