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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492990
Report Date: 01/21/2022
Date Signed: 01/21/2022 03:10:46 PM

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:LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197492990
ADMINISTRATOR:QUAID, NILOFERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13801 INGLEWOOD AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 897-4249
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 7DATE:
01/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Nilofer Quaid, OwnerTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 01/21/2022 at 8:30 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lowe, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Staff #1 upon arrival and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

At 9:04 a.m. Owner/ Director, Nilofer Quaid arrived at facility.

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 in need of repair to the asphalt. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Laminate floors in the facility are clean and safe, carpeted areas are in need of cleaning. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are in need of cleaning, kitchen was observed to be free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Kitchen was observed to be in need of cleaning and removal of paint and cleaning solutions. Poisons were observed in a locked storage cabinet under Kitchen sink. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. LPA did not observe a working telephone service at the facility.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. No high climbing equipment, swings or slides were observed. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements, LPA was able to hear a successful test.

LPA advised prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022
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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has 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, LPA observed sign in/out sheets for facility and subsidized program. 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.

LPA 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. LPA observed 1 child’s file to be in need of medical assessment and 1 child’s file unavailable for review. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete, 1 file in need of health screening, 1 file in need of immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA reviewed staff files and observed files showed documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Per Licensee facility does not administer medications. 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.



Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
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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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022
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LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA and Licensee 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, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D)

LPA Deborah Lowe informed licensee Nilofer Quaid that this report dated 01/21/2022 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Deborah Lowe informed the licensee Nilofer Quaid to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 01/21/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

During visit Owner/ Director Nilofer Quaid left facility from 9:27 a.m. and returned at 10:10 a.m.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nilofer Quaid.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/21/2022
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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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101221(a)
Child's Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 child file missing. Child #6 file was not found by licensee which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/24/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will send by email the child #6 completed file via email to LPA Lowe on or before 8:00 am on 1/24/2022.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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 StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
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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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101224(a)
Telephones
(a) All child care centers shall have working telephone service on the premises.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in providing a working telephone service on the premises which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/24/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee shall designate one cell phone specfically for the use of the facility, phone shall remain at facility at all times. Licensee will provide LPA with an updated LIC 200A with new facility phone number. Licensee will email updated LIC 200A to LPA on 1/24/2022 by and mail the LIC 200A with original signature to the El Segundo Child Care Office.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.4(d)
Storage Space
(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in observation of paint cans, bleach, and cleaning solutions stored in kitchen near hot water heater which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/24/2022
Plan of Correction
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Staff started removing combustibles at end of 1/21/2022 visit. Licensee will remove combustibles and cleaning solutions in kitchen and will send picture of area to LPA via email on or before 8:30 am on 1/24/2022.
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 StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
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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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in repairs needed in asphalt in child outdoor activity area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/21/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will plan with maintance to have asphalt in child outdoor activity area repaired. Licensee will provide pictures showing repairs to LPA via email on or before 2/21/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed Staff #3 does not show proof they are immunized againt influenza, pertussis, and measles which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/28/2022
Plan of Correction
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Liceensee will email LPA Staff #3 proof Staff #3 is immunized againt influenza, pertussis, and measles on or before 1/28/2022.
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 StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
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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: LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492990
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(18)
Food Service
(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring food-preparation and storage areas are kept clean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/24/2022
Plan of Correction
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Staff started cleaning at end of visit on 1/21/2022. Licensee will send LPA pictures of kitchen area showing kitchen has been cleaned and organized with removal of cleaning solutions from food shelves on or before 1/24/2022.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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 StarksTELEPHONE: (434) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/21/2022
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