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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494093
Report Date: 02/26/2020
Date Signed: 02/26/2020 02:09:11 PM

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:	PACE - FIRST STEPS		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494093
ADMINISTRATOR:	BELLO, CARLOS		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	14420 CRENSHAW BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(213) 989-3244
CITY:	GARDENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90249
CAPACITY:	16	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	02/26/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:39 AM
MET WITH:	Carlos Bello		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 02/26/2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karren Starks made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 Year inspection. LPA met with and toured the facility inside and outside with Director, Carlos Bello. LPA observed 12 children in care with proper teacher/child ratio. LPA inspected the classrooms and found them to be equipped with age appropriate furniture and toys. Furniture and equipment is clean and in good repair with adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Adequate storage is used for children's belongings in each classroom. Age appropriate learning materials, games and activities were observed in each classroom. Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors for children in care. Trash cans with tight fitting lids were observed as well as complete First Aid and Emergency Kits. Fully Charged Fire extinguishers were observed, with the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors observed, but not tested during inspection due to the children being placed down for napping. LPA observed Emergency Drill Logs as well as the required postings. All electrical outlets were covered making them inaccessible. The sign in/out logs were observed and matched the census. LPA inspected the bathroom area and observed two operable toilets, 1 sink inside of the restroom and 1 sink outside each classroom. The bathroom was clean and free of debris. There were changing tables observed in each classroom. Napping equipment was observed and found to be in good condition. The Director has current First Aid/CPR training as well as Mandated Reporter training. Children and Staff records reviewed and found to be complete. The kitchen area was inspected, meals are brought in from the central kitchen. The facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack. LPA observed properly stored utensils with no cleaning detergents or compounds being stored in the same area. Allergy list was observed in the kitchen and classroom. The refrigerator and hot water temperatures met standard.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/26/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2020

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: PACE - FIRST STEPS	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494093
	VISIT DATE: 02/26/2020

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The outdoor areas were inspected. Facility has door alarms for the doors leading from the classroom to the playground. The outdoor area is gated, LPA observed age appropriate furniture and toys as well as proper cushioning beneath the climbing apparatus. Drinking water is made readily available during outdoor activity and an area for shade was also observed. No debris or hazards that would pose a risk to children in care was observed at the time of inspection.

Staff is aware of the mandated reporter training, need for proof of immunization for Measles, Whooping Cough and Flu or waiver.
Director is aware all children must be vaccinated. Safe Sleep and Shaken Baby Syndrome were also discussed with the Director. The facility provides IMS services. LPA observed the log and instructions for the administering of the medication.

LPA observed notation of parents being advised of Lead Poisoning/Exposure. LPA still provided the Director with a flyer for posting.

It is the Director's responsibility to be aware of any regulatory updates and changes. To keep aware of these updates visit the Department website at www.ccld.ca.gov.

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

No deficiencies are being cited.

Copy of report and Notice of Site Visit are being issued.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/26/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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