197493018-7-14-2023-30-CC-CESO-CTUVJQ-20230718162905

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493018
Report Date: 07/14/2023
Date Signed: 07/14/2023 04:08:34 PM

Unsubstantiated

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
04/20/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Jillinda Chandler

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230420110836

FACILITY NAME:	INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD DEV. CTR		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493018
ADMINISTRATOR:	JOANNA CLIFTON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10409 10TH AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 419-2691
CITY:	INGLEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90303
CAPACITY:	131	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	07/14/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:10 PM
MET WITH:	Linda Anderson - Lead Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	03:41 PM

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Allegation #1. Facility doesn’t have water
Allegation #2. Staff did not provide a comfortable temperature for daycare children.
Allegation #3. Staff did not provide adequate food services.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 7/14/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an unannounced visit to the Inglewood Unified School District Child Development Center for the purpose of delivering findings for complaint number 30-CC-20230420110836, regarding the above allegations. The reporting party alleged that 1. the Facility doesn’t have water, 2. Staff did not provide a comfortable temperature for daycare children, and 3. staff did not provide adequate food service.
Based on interviews it was disclosed regarding allegation #1, Inglewood Department of
Public Water Works did not notify the school of a scheduled shut off of the water in the neighborhood and when Site Director Joanne Clifton was made aware maintenance provided buckets to fill with clean water to pour in the toilets, sanitizer was provided to

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2023

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-20230420110836

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: INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD DEV. CTR	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493018
	VISIT DATE: 07/14/2023

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clean the children's hands and all classrooms are equipped with water dispensers for drinking. The water was not shut off during day care operations.

Regarding allegation #2: LPA interviewed staff, children and Plant Manager Anthony Boyd. LPA observed the centers thermostat control panel and temperatures were set at 70 degrees per Title 22, Section 101239(a)(1) classroom temperature shall be minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). Staff and children interviews disclosed that the temperature varies depending on the weather.
During todays visit the temperature was 87 degrees, thermostats were set at a comfortable setting and the air conditioner was set to keep classrooms cool.

Regarding allegation #3: During the visit conducted on 4/26/23 LPA observed breakfast, lunch and snacks being provided for children in care; there were extra servings provided and LPA observed a supplement supply of snacks, fruits and milk in the centers kitchen. Meals are provided by the centers main kitchen on the adjoining school campus, the center's administrator Ms. Conner provided documentation of daily meal request logs that are sent to the kitchen, based on the logs compared with the sign in sheets extra meals are added, ensuring extra meals for children in care. Based on children's interviews they receive more food if they ask.

Based on interviews and observation the above allegations were found to be unsubstantiated meaning, that although the allegation could have happened or could possibly be valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.”

An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights provided and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Lead Teacher, Linda Anderson

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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