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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493882
Report Date: 09/20/2023
Date Signed: 09/20/2023 12:13:47 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 09/20/2023 12:13 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:CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197493882
ADMINISTRATOR:CANN-DUAH, RONNIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3801 WEST 132ND STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 541-7271
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 12DATE:
09/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:RONNIE CANN-DUAH, DIRECTORTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 9/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the infant license. Licensing Program Analyst met with Director, Ronnie Cann-Duah and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Licensing Program Analyst observed 1 infant classrooms with 12 infants with 3 staff members.

The facility is open Monday through Friday from :00am to :00pm. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.



Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The outdoor playground is located in the parking area fenced off. The playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The
surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Floors in the infant room needs to be sanitize and cleaned. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility uses bottle water for drinking. No water for food preparation is used. Facility use a vendor for food service. Areas around high climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
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: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2023
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Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. 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 off site activities.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. 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, medical assessment, individual feeding plan, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Staff records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements. The facility has sufficient age-appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is indoor and outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate.

Each crib, mat or cot is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Technical advisory discussed with Director, that staff will physically check on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping.



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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
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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: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. 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.

LPA and Director 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, deficiencies are cited. Technical Advisories discussed with Director.

An exit was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to Director. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/20/2023
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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: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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 2 out 2 area rugs in the infant room were dirty which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
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Director will have the area rugs in the infant room sanitized and clean and send pictures to LPA by POC date.
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Section Cited
CCR
101439(e)(5)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(5) No infant shall be left unattended while in a high chair.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out 1 child was left in a high chair without food or a bottle for approximately 8 minutes which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
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Director will review Title 22 section 101439(e)(5) and provide training to staff. Director will submit training information and sign-in sheet to LPA by POC date.
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: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/20/2023
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