197419605-3-25-2022-30-CC-JLAO-CCUNXU-20220325105144

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419605
Report Date: 03/09/2022
Date Signed: 03/25/2022 10:51:49 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:	PACE - EARLY EXPLORES		FACILITY NUMBER:	197419605
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARTHA HERNANDEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1200 S. MANHATTAN PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(213) 989-3244
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90019
CAPACITY:	55	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/09/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - COVID-19	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Irma Martin- Lead Regional Site Supervisor		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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On 03/9/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection for the purpose of following up on Unusual Incident Report (UIR) submitted on 02/15/2022. LPA Laureano with Irma Martin who toured LPA through the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed no children in care. Lead Regional Site Director confirmed the facility had an early dismissal due to facility conducting testing for the fire alarm system. LPA observed 11 staff and Lead Regional Site director present at facility during the inspection.

According to the UIR, on 02/15/2022- 8 children were reported as testing positive for COVID-19.

Lead Regional Site Director stated all of the children who were reported positive COVID have all isolated and have since all returned to the facility. Facility requires all who test positive to quarantine for 10 days and provide a negative COVID test prior to re entry. All children and staff are tested weekly and facility provides PCR testing.

During inspection, LPA observed all classrooms and outdoor area. Classrooms maintains extra supplies such as additional masks, cleaning solutions, gloves, gowns and additional PPE in the classroom. LPA observed soap and paper towels to be available at the handwashing sink as well as hand sanitizer available throughout the facility.

Lead Regional Site Director confirmed facility has all visitors check in the main entrance to allow staff to take their temperature. Parents complete a wellness questionnaire before child is able to enter the classroom. Facility staggers arrival and pick up time for classrooms. LPA Laureano observed COVID-19 signage throughout the facility for mask wearing, washing hands, and stay safe 6 feet apart. All necessary posting for families are available

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PACE - EARLY EXPLORES	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419605
	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2022

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throughout the facility. Site director confirmed the use of Class Dojo-online platform, ChildPlus, email and monthly parent meetings as methods to communicate with parents regarding any program updates, especially COVID-19 recommendation.

LPA Laureano observed facility supply of PPE COVID supplies as gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, children mask, adult masks, thermometers and sanitizing equipment. Staff cleans and disinfects through out the day. Lead Regional Site Director confirmed that custodial staff assists in cleaning nightly and when facility confirms a COVID 19 case, facility has a deep cleaning prior to reopening. Facility has the Care and Supervision Team that follow up with Community Care Licensing and the local Department of Health to ensure all protocols are being followed.

No deficiencies are cited, per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (LIC 809) and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Site Director Irma Martin.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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