197418714-4-23-2024-30-CC-KSTS-D58LPF-20240513085548

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418714
Report Date: 04/23/2024
Date Signed: 04/23/2024 10:44:05 AM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
02/15/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Loyce Phillips

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20240215083843

FACILITY NAME:	LA MARINA PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197418714
ADMINISTRATOR:	AGUILERA, BIBIANA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	115 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 372-2974
CITY:	MANHATTAN BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90266
CAPACITY:	19	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	04/23/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	BIBIANA AGUILERA, DIRECTOR		TIME COMPLETED:	11:00 AM

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Allegation: Physical Plant - Facility is in disrepair

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On 4/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings on the above allegations. LPA was greeted by Director, Bibiana Aguilera. LPA toured the facility and observed 16 infants with 5 staff.

LPA conducted a full investigation that included staff and parent interviews, review of documentation and LPA’s recorded observation. During parent interviews, parents disclosed; they noticed a leak in the infant room, during drop offs and pick-ups, but it was not a major concern for leaving their children. Parent also express they were satisfied with the level of care provided. During this investigation LPA also recorded observation of the infant classroom with an active water leak from the ceiling at the time of visit on 2/21/2024. Staff stated the issues with the facility are currently being addressed and worked on, however the repairs could not be completed in a timely manner, due to the continuous weather conditions. Director submitted receipts for work orders from maintenance companies. 9099-C

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024

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

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 30-CC-20240215083843

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: LA MARINA PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418714
	VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024

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Therefore, the allegation that the facility is in disrepair is deemed substantiated. A Substantiated finding means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

Deficiency is cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeals rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Director.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 30-CC-20240215083843

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: LA MARINA PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418714
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 05/03/2024 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101238(a) Buildings and Grounds The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidence by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director hired companies to patched the leaks in ceiling and replaced the carpet in both infant rooms on 2/23/204 and 2/24/2024. Director submitted work order receipts.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	LPA observed the carpet wet and facility ceiling leaking in the infant room at time of visit on 2/212024. Parents and staff also stated the ceiling was leaking. If not corrected this possess a potential risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/23/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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