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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494241
Report Date: 02/29/2024
Date Signed: 02/29/2024 03:50:11 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 02/29/2024 03:50 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:PACE - ALOHA LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197494241
ADMINISTRATOR:NUBIA JUAREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13000 VAN NESS AVENUETELEPHONE:
(424) 340-2640
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90249
CAPACITY:92CENSUS: 62DATE:
02/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:39 AM
MET WITH:Nubia Juarez- Regional Site DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:48 PM
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On 02/29/2024 at 8:39 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 Regional Site Director Nubia Juarez and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed 62 children indoors with proper teacher/child ratios. There was a total of 27 staff at the time of the visit. All center staff that are present today. Regional Site Director stated that the staff are associated to Little Stars Facility or St. John. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday Headstart Class 3& 4 8:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. Headstart Class 01&02 from 7:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. Early Headstart 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and Headstart Class 5&6 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30p.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 smoked detectors but was unable to test them. Smoke detectors were very high. Carbon Monoxide was in all classrooms and were tested and working. 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 nice, organized, and clean. For the EHS Classrooms LPA observed working toilets, sink, and changing table, diapers, and diaper log. LPA was able to review the diaper log. For the HeadStart there was a working toilet, and sink All bathrooms had a sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap& paper towels. All trash cans had tight fitting lids. 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 and facility roster.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.Pg1

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/29/2024
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: PACE - ALOHA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494241
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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an age-appropriate climbing apparatus with proper cushioning beneath and properly secured. There are two playgrounds, one for Headstart and one for Early Headstart. On the license stated facility has a playground waiver. Playground waiver was reviewed. LPA Whitmore 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 files and 27 staff files. Children’ files were complete. The Admissions Agreement is in the parent handbook. The Staff files are electronically. LPA was able to review all staff files. LIC 508 Criminal Record Clearance are in the Main Office. All files were complete. The facility obtained current pediatric/ CPR and First Aid for all facility staff members.

Breakfast /Snack/lunch / Supper menus were posted. Breakfast, lunch, snack, & supper are delivered from a company Chefables. In each classroom and in the kitchen is posted an allergy chart. Food and snack items are properly stored. The food preparation area was toured. In the kitchen there is a separate refrigerator for the staff, Early Headstart, & Headstart.The kitchen area which is made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and equipped with a sufficient supply for meals. There were no cleaning compound compounds stored with the utensils.

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

Nubia Juarez 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.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. CCP).LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined Pg2
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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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: PACE - ALOHA LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494241
VISIT DATE: 02/29/2024
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in PIN 21-21.1-CCP Lead Testing was done 10/15/2022 by Silverstate Analytical Laboratories.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Nubia Juarez 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 Tamar Odabashian 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/

Nubia Juarez 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 Nubia Juarez there were no deficiencies.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/29/2024
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