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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418089
Report Date: 12/19/2024
Date Signed: 12/19/2024 02:52:03 PM

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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:HAPPY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197418089
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JURADO, NIDIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2316 CARMONA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 301-8766
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90016
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 11DATE:
12/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:NIDIA JURADO, LICENSEETIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:05 PM
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On 12/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Nidia Jurado and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed 1 preschool classroom with 11 children in care with Licensee and assistant. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. There is playground waiver on file.

The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. The facility does not provide meals to children in care. The children bring their meals and snacks. There is no swimming pool on the facility grounds. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. LPA observed cots and mats for napping. LPA observed separate storage cubbies for children personal items.

LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the facility with the purchase date of 12/18/2024. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and a smoke detector that was tested and working properly. Drinking water is available indoors.

Furniture, materials, and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, and pointed parts. Floors in the classrooms are clean, safe and in good condition.

LPA observed 2 outdoor areas. The first outdoor area is located in front of the child care center. The second outdoor area is behind the childcare center. The surface of the outdoor activity areas are maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment have sand and material to absorb falls. Children utilize drinking water fountains that is readily available outdoors.

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Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: 424-301-3206
DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/19/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418089
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2024
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LPA observed the kitchen area left side corner of the classroom. With a refrigerator, microwave, table, sink and storage cabinets. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. 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. LPA observed 2 restrooms 1 for children and 1 for staff. The children restroom had 2 toilets and double sink with 2 faucets. The staff restroom had 1 toilet and 1 sink. All toilets and hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition.

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 staff member 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. The files were missing required documentation.

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, deficiencies are cited. Technical advisories were discussed.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Licensee. 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 StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: 424-301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/19/2024
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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: HAPPY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418089

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2024
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee and staff did not have Mandated Reporter on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/06/2025
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Licensee and employees will completed Mandated Reporter Training and submit certificates to LPA by POC date by email or mail.
Section Cited
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 10 children are missing medical assessments from their files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/06/2025
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Licensee will obtain children's medical assessments and placed them in the files by POC date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: 424-301-3206

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2024

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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: HAPPY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418089

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/19/2024
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
Child's Records
(C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized
representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 8 out of 10 children did not have LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment in the files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/06/2025
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Licensee will obtain children's Consent for EMergency zmedical Treatment and placed them in the files by POC date.
Section Cited
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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.
Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: 424-301-3206

DATE: 12/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/19/2024

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