197417163-1-9-2025-58-CC-VWHY-DCRVCY-20250109151952

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417163
Report Date: 01/07/2025
Date Signed: 01/09/2025 03:20:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/09/2025 03:20 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	LANGUAGE GARDEN PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197417163
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DELMY ROXANA ALAS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1067 SO. FAIRFAX AVE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 930-1527
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90019
CAPACITY: 52	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 52	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	01/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:20 AM
MET WITH:	Janet Daly		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:50 PM

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On 1/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection for the preschool. Licensing Program Analyst met with Licensee/administrator Janet Daly and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed 3 preschool classrooms. The children were supervised within proper ratios. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

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, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The parents provide lunch and snacks. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available by filtered water. The children also bring their own personal water bottles which are labeled with their name. Facility has a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. All hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA did observe the toilet tank cover missing. Per the director it broke and has been ordered.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department.

Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
	DATE: 01/07/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: LANGUAGE GARDEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417163
	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2025

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Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals are subject to a criminal record review and have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed one staff member without proof of qualifications. The other staff screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, Type B deficiencies are cited.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/07/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2025

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

FACILITY NAME: LANGUAGE GARDEN PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417163
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/07/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA V. Wheatley observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff #3 was observed supervising children alone without qualifications. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1 teaches the children French language. The licensee states that Staff #3 worked with children in another country, however there is no paperwork to show proof of experience or qualification. Licensee states that Staff #3 is enrolled in a child development class currently for winter session.
	POC Due Date: 01/21/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee / administrator will provide the Department with proof of education by 1/21/25. The licensee understands Staff #3 cannot supervise children alone until the proof of education is approved by the Department.

Section Cited

Personnel Records

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (6) Documentation of the educational background, training and/or experience specified in this chapter. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA V. Wheatley observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA did not observe Staff #3 teaching qualifications, education, etc in the file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/21/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee / administrator will provide the Department with proof of education by 1/21/25. The licensee understands Staff #3 cannot supervise children alone until the proof of education is approved by the Department.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
	DATE: 01/07/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/07/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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