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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493116
Report Date: 03/06/2024
Date Signed: 03/06/2024 12:57:42 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2024 12:57 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		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:CCRC HEAD START - MELVINFACILITY NUMBER:
197493116
ADMINISTRATOR:NEREYDA LEVINGSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7700 MELVIN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(818) 700-4406
CITY:RESEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91335
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 14DATE:
03/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:21 AM
MET WITH:Carla Morales- Center DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:57 PM
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On 03/06/2024 at 9:21 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required 3-year inspection. LPA met with Center Director Carla Morales and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed 14 children indoors with proper teacher/child ratios. There was a total of 4 staff at the time of the visit. All center staff that was present during today’s visit has criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number of CCRC Woodman. The facility is located at the elementary school premises.Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 7:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m.LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PUB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. LPA observed smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, LPA Whitmore was able to test the carbon monoxide that was working. LPA was unable to test the smoke detector which was very high in the ceiling. Fully charged fire extinguishers, and fully stocked First Aid Kits were observed. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment was observed to be clean and in good condition. Storage for children’s belongings were neat and organized. The Headstart uses the same bathroom as the elementary school. CCRC Reseda has a bathroom schedule. In the bathroom schedule states the following steps when taking the children to the bathroom. A sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, was observed. All trash cans had tight fitting lids. The facility roster was up to date. The isolation area was inspected and located in the office. Drinking water is readily available and trash cans with tight fitting lids were outside observed in the classrooms. Sign in/out were reviewed. Parents sign the children in& out on Child Plus. There is also a folder for hardcopy's of the sign in sheets if parents are unable to sign in& out. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed and up to date. The emergency disaster plan is updated and reflects the current operation. The outdoor area was inspected. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.LPA did not observe any debris or hazards that would pose an immediate risk

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/06/2024
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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CCRC HEAD START - MELVIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493116
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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to children in care. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing apparatus with proper cushioning beneath and properly secured. LPA observed shade in the outdoor play area. Drinking water is made available during outdoor play. No bodies of water were observed.

LPA Whitmore reviewed 10 Children’s records all files had required documentation. LPA Whitmore reviewed 4 staff records were found complete. All staff had current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates with First Aid & CPR.Breakfast /Snack/lunch menus were posted. Breakfast was delivered the day before and lunch and snacks were delivered daily from the main kitchen in Van Nuys. Food and snack items are properly stored. Meals are delivered daily from the main kitchen. The kitchen area which is made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the area for meals, and snacks to be clean and equipped with a sufficient supply. There were no cleaning compound compounds stored with the utensils. The facility serves breakfast, lunch, and snack. Proper food storage was observed. Food and snack items are properly stored. Allergy list posted in each classroom and on the refrigerator.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process

Carla Morales was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for


drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Lead Testing was done 02/15/2023 with Negative Results by Enviro Check.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP)For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CCRC HEAD START - MELVIN
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493116
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Carla Morales and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Carla Morales 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.


For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/.

Carla Morales was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director Carla Morales no deficiencies.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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