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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493360
Report Date: 10/09/2019
Date Signed: 11/12/2019 02:27:18 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
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:FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEAFACILITY NUMBER:
197493360
ADMINISTRATOR:WEST, TRACIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:6700 WEST 83RDTELEPHONE:
(310) 227-9613
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 6DATE:
10/09/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Director-Tracie WestTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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 On October 9th, 2019 Licensing Program Analyst Lisa Rios (LPA Rios) made an unannounced visit to First Friends By the Sea for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection.
LPA Rios met with the licensee Tracie West and toured the center. Licensee Tracie Wests is listed on the facility profile as the Director but Licensee states that her daughter, who is out of town, is the Director. The center serves children 0-2 years of age and consists of a single classroom that is divided by a tension gate separating the play area and the napping area.
LPA observed age appropriate toys for the children in care, clean cribs in the napping area, a diaper changing table next to the sink with plenty of wipes and diapers for the infants in care. Two smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, a large new and fully charged fire extinguisher (4-A-60-B-C), and multiple first aid kits were observed. LPA observed a fire drill log and whistle with a fire drill conducted recently, all necessary licensing postings, a refrigerator used for infant food storage which has each child's food/bottle properly labeled with child's name, a microwave for heating bottles, an air conditioner and a wall heater with a gate around it keeping it out of reach of the children. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children through latches and locks. Trash cans have lids and diaper genies are used for dirty diapers. The bathrooms for the child care are down the breezeway to the right, there are gender specific bathrooms, the ladies room was observed with 3 toilets and 2 sinks. The facility also has 1 potty chair. There was an ample supply of toilet paper, soap and paper towels observed at the time of inspection. The bathroom equipment was observed to function properly. The outdoor area was observed. There is an area just across from the classrooms that the applicant would like to use as a portion of the outdoor area.
LPA discussed safe sleep practices with the Licensee and all blankets and toys were removed from the cribs.
LPA did a document review of files for S1, S2 and S3 and based on this review and interviews with the Licensee, S2 has been absent from the facility and won't return until 10/13/19 and S1 is working between this facility and her own Family Child Care Home. LPA also found records missing transcripts, immunization records and S3 is not associated to this facility. Please see 809D for citations issued.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493360
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2019
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The following forms were observed to be posted. The facility license, Parent's Rights Poster (PUD 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610).

Senate Bill (SB) 792: This bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

Mandated Reporter: Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com



Update on Incidental Medical Services: Facilities that provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) must identify those services in their facility’s Plan of Operation and submit an updated Plan of Operation to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Incidental Medical Services Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Emptying an Ileostomy Bag.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2084: Health Beverages in Child Care: Commencing in 2010, legislation was established regarding nutrition standards for beverages served in licensed child care centers and home. Only unflavored, unsweetened, nonfat (fat free, skim, 0%) or low-fat (1%) milk can be served to children over two years of age. No beverages with added sweeteners, natural or artificial, can be served, including sodas, sweet teas, juice drinks with added sugars, flavored milks and diet drinks. A maximum of one serving (4 to 6 oz. for 1 to 6 years old) of 100% juice will be allowed per day. Clean and safe drinking water must be available at all times, including meals and snacks.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
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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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493360
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2019
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New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. All appeals must be sent to: California Department of Social Services | Community Care Licensing Division, 300 N. Continental Blvd. Suite, 290-A, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Senate Bill (SB) 277 New Immunization Requirement: Beginning January 1, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint.

Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA provide brochures will information regarding SIDS and never shake a baby to prevent the shaken baby syndrome.


Licensee was also shown how to access current information on the www.ccld.ca.gov website on how to access: Reducing the Risk of SIDs in Early Education and Child Care.



Licensee was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541
Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.



Per the Title 22 regulations, on 10/09/19, the above facility was found to not be operating in substantial compliance.

An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit was provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/09/2019
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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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493360
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101215.1 (b) Personnel Records
(b) All child care centers shall have a director.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by the licensee Tracie West is unable to show that the facility has a fulltime Director as there is no Director file at the facility.
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Type B
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101217(e) Personnel Records
In all cases, personnel records shall document the hours actually worked.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by the Licensee states that the teacher, Laura Edwards, at the Infant center is associated to and also works at her Family Child Care Home.
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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: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/09/2019
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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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493360
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/09/2019
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/09/2019
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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.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by none of the employees files show an updated flu shot, and one employee is missing all immunization records.Which poses an immediate health risk to children in care.
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Personnel Records: 101217(a)(d)
The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.
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This requirement is not evidenced by the Director does not have a file at the facility. Each file is missing college transcripts to show each employees qualification.
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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: Jennie FerreiraTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/09/2019
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