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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418209
Report Date: 03/21/2024
Date Signed: 03/25/2024 08:43:42 AM


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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:EARLY STAGES ENTERPRISES, LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
197418209
ADMINISTRATOR:CARROLL, WENDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10963 S. WESTERN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 382-4852
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY:22CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Maria SancenTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 3/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with staff member Maria Sancen who is in charge of the facility today. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed a total of 4 preschool children supervised by 3 staff. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 11:30am. This is a half day program.

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. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. There is an isolation area for ill children inside of the office.

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. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. 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. Drinking water is available. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: EARLY STAGES ENTERPRISES, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418209
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024
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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 not been reported to the Department.

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.

Licensing Program Analyst reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Licensing Program Analyst reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were not complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, measles and documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. Menus are posted one month in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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.

Licensing Program Analyst 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.

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 NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: EARLY STAGES ENTERPRISES, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418209

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)
Criminal Record Clearance
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA Wheatley observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two adults (Staff #1 and Adult #1) are not fingerprint cleared. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/22/2024
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The licensee understands that all adults working on the premises must be fingerprint cleared prior to working on the premises. The unfingerprinted adults will not be allowed on the premises until a clearance is granted. Licensee will submit proof of fingerprint clearance to the Department by 3/25/24.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: EARLY STAGES ENTERPRISES, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418209

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
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 LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that several staff members did not have Child Care Mandated Reporter Training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/25/2024
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The licensee will ensure that all staff complete the Child Care Mandated Reporter Training by 3/25/24 and that all new employees completed it prior to being on the premises.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
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General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which several staff did not have the required immunizations in the file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/25/2024
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The licensee will ensure that all staff complete the required immunizations and that all new employees will be required to complete prior to being on the premises.
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: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: EARLY STAGES ENTERPRISES, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418209

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(b)
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
(b) All child care centers shall have a director.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is no center director on the premises. There is no one designated to be a center director. The person who is designated as the lead teacher is not qualified and does not have child development units. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/25/2024
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The licensee will ensure a qualified director is on the premises at all times or a substitute teacher is fully qualifed for temporary coverage during operational hours. The Department will be notified of the new director or temporary director that will be on the premises.
Section Cited
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
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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: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2024
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