197494300-12-4-2024-58-CC-LPHS-DBMUBP-20241204142639

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494300
Report Date: 12/04/2024
Date Signed: 12/04/2024 02:26:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/04/2024 02:26 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - LITTLE STARS		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494300
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LAURA CARDENAS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2720 W SLAUSON AVE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 421-2662
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90043
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	12/04/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Norma Izucar, Site Supervisor		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:40 PM

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On 12/4/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted a case management inspection to follow up on an Unusual Incident, reported to the department by email on 11/6/2024. LPA was greeted by Lead Teacher, Alicia Parker. LPA toured the facility and took a census of the children. LPA observed 16 children in care with 3 staff members. Norma Izucar, Site Supervisor joined the visit at 12:15pm.

Description of the incident: On 11/5/2024, approximately 10:25am Child 1 (C1) was running in the classroom and ran into another child. The child fell backwards and started crying. Staff went over to C1 and noticed child was holding his left arm. Staff comforted the C1 and applied an ice pack to his left arm. Parent was called at 10:45am. Parent picked up C1 at 12:00pm and took child to the doctor. Parent reported back to the facility that C1 had gotten an x-ray and sustained a broken wrist. C1 returned to the facility on 11/7/2024 with restrictions. Doctors note on file.

Based on the information obtained, interviews conducted and observations of the classroom environment.

C1 accidentally ran into another child while playing with a folded soft chair. Child fell and sustain a broken arm. Staff in the classroom failed to take the folding chair in a timely manner prior to child falling, therefore a deficiency is cited.

A notice of site visit was given and posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Norma Izucar.

Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3206
	DATE: 12/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2024

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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - LITTLE STARS	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494300
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/04/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

101223(a)(2)(a)Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date: 12/16/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Site Supervisor has removed the soft folded chairs into the staff restroom, inaccessible to children in care. Site Supervisor will meet with staff to discuss childrens personal rights and classroom environment safety and send a summary to LPA by POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3069
Loyce Phillips	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3206
	DATE: 12/04/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/04/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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