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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492927
Report Date: 09/27/2023
Date Signed: 09/28/2023 09:31:35 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 09:31 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197492927
ADMINISTRATOR:GABRIELA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:762 W. 130TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 324-5800
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90247
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 6DATE:
09/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Gabriela GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 9/27/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V Wheatley met with Director Gabriela Garcia. Upon arrival the director was at lunch. Upon arrival LPA observed staff member Reema Prasad in her car on Menlo Street. LPA observed Ms. Prasad get out of her car and run inside the day care. LPA knocked several minutes before being allowed into the facility. LPA could hear children near the front door. After LPA was let into the facility she observed Ms. Prasad and another staff member Isis Broaster with 6 infants who were awake. LPA observed teacher Isis changing diapers. LPA did not observe any additional staff members on the premises to step in and cover the infant classroom. The facility staff were operating out of ratio. Ms. Reema Prasad admitted she was in her car. The Area Director Ms. Randolph arrived at 3:30PM.

This is a Type A violation. A copy of this report will be provided to all parents that have children enrolled and any new parents that enroll children within the next 12 months. The parents will complete LIC 9224 form.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of report provided.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 09:31 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492927

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/27/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/28/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101416.5(b)

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101416.5(b) Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This deficiency is evidenced by:
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Director will ensure that the facility is operating within proper ratios at all times. The director will submit a plan of correction to the Department by 9/28/23 on how this will be maintained. A copy of the report will be provided to the parents by 9/28/23.
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Upon arrival, LPA Wheatley observed Staff #1 R. Prasad sitting in her car. LPA observed Ms. Prada quickly get out of her car and run into the facilty. LPA enter the facility and inspected the infant room.LPA observed Ms. Prada with staff member #2 Isis with 6 infants. There were no extra staff members on the premises for the infant room.
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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: 09/27/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/27/2023
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