197418344-7-15-2021-30-CC-MNEL-C76TLV-20210924145011

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418344
Report Date: 07/15/2021
Date Signed: 07/15/2021 12:25:18 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/07/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Miriam Cohen

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20210707152231

FACILITY NAME:	LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY @TORRANCE MEDICAL CTR.		FACILITY NUMBER:	197418344
ADMINISTRATOR:	SUSAN JOTIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	23805 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(310) 543-7650
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90505
CAPACITY:	114	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	07/15/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:05 AM
MET WITH:	DeJahnae Alexander, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:50 PM

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On 07/15/2021 @ 8:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of notifying the preschool director concerning the above-mentioned allegation and to perform an investigation. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed four adults providing care for 24 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, DeJahnae Alexander, and toured the facility focusing on outdoor playground flooring tiles and play equipment. LPA interviewed the director and obtained the following documentation: Facility roster, photos of the playground tiles and play equipment.
During the tour of the facility, LPA observed two tricycles (one without a foot pedal and another one without the front rubber tire) parked inside the director’s office, separated from the rest of the tricycles, for assessment. LPA observed playground flooring tiles, in multiple areas, separated and not connected with each other creating a gap that presents a trip hazard for children in care when using the playground. The director was notified and immediately asked a maintenance personnel to fix the issue by connecting the tiles pieces together to avoid gaps.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3058
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 30-CC-20210707152231

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY @TORRANCE MEDICAL CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418344
	VISIT DATE: 07/15/2021

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LPA Cohen substantiated the allegation based on physical observation and interview with the director. The facility was cited a Type B violation. An exit interview and a copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided to the director, Dejahnae Alexander.

SUBSTANTIATED - A finding that a complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3058
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2021

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Control Number 30-CC-20210707152231

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY @TORRANCE MEDICAL CTR.	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418344
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/15/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 07/15/2021 Section Cited CCR 101238.2(d)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Outdoor Activity Space The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced of visual observation by LPA and interview with preschool director. LPA observed playground flooring tiles, in multiple areas, separated and	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	1)The director immediately asked a maintenance personnel to fix the issue by connecting the tile pieces together to avoid gaps in the presence of LPA during today’s visit. 2) The director provided a written declarative to ensure that the playground flooring tiles are connected correctly through daily check-ups
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	not connected with each other creating a gap that presents a trip hazard for children in care when using the playground. This pose a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	and assessment. 3) The director shall contact the manufacturer of the playground flooring tiles for additional support and information on maintaining the connectivity of the tiles and will provide written statement regarding the outcome of research to LPA by 07/23/2021, end of business day.
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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 Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3058
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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