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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493709
Report Date: 07/07/2021
Date Signed: 07/07/2021 03:28:54 PM



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
05/20/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Shandra Powell
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20210520163911
FACILITY NAME:LAUNCH PAD LEARNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
197493709
ADMINISTRATOR:MEREDITH LAPIDESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4141 EL SEGUNDO BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 644-2176
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY:93CENSUS: 77DATE:
07/07/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Deidre Nordell, Executive DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:55 PM
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Neglect/Lack of Supervision - Child sustained broken arm while in care
Level of Care - Child sustained unexplained injuries while in care
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On 07/07/2021 Shandra Powell, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering the findings of the above allegations on the complaint. LPA met with Deidre Nordel, Executive Director whom gave LPA a tour of the facility. LPA observed 77 napping children during the inspection.

During the course of the investigation LPA learned Staff #1 had 20 children alone on Toddler yard during outdoor activities. Staff#1 and Staff#2 admitted that Staff #2 took a break while Staff#1 was left on the yard with 20 children alone resulting in a child sustaining a injury. However Staff #1 admitted to telling Staff#2 to take a break. Staff#1 was fired due to lack of supervision and following regulations of Title 22.
Based on interviews conducted, review of records and Director's and Staff own submission to the allegations, LPA has determined that a preponderance of evidence standards has been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See 9099D for Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.










Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra PowellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20210520163911
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: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493709
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/07/2021
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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07/09/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
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Teacher – Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance except as specified in (b) and (c).
The requirement is not met as evidenced by one staff member was left alone caring for 20 children at one time.
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Staff meeting was conducted with staff June 2021 and sign in sheet will be provided to LPA by POC date.

All staff will view CCLD website to view vidoes on Child Ratio and Providing Care and Supervision for Children. Each staff will complete a declaration form by POC.
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This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type A
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Section Cited
CCR
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,
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Staff meeting was conducted with staff June 2021 and sign in sheet will be provided to LPA by POC date.

All staff will view CCLD website to view vidoes on Child Ratio and Providing Care and Supervision for Children. Each staff will complete a declaration form by POC.
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except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.The requirement is not met as evidenced by one staff member was left alone caring for 20 children at one time. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra PowellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
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Control Number 30-CC-20210520163911
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: LAUNCH PAD LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493709
VISIT DATE: 07/07/2021
NARRATIVE
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Exit interview conducted with Executive Director. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Notice of Site Visit must be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the report provided. Failure to maintain posted as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Copies of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra PowellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3053
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2021
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