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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494300
Report Date: 08/18/2021
Date Signed: 08/18/2021 04:22:11 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:CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - LITTLE STARSFACILITY NUMBER:
197494300
ADMINISTRATOR:LAURA CARDENASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2720 W SLAUSON AVETELEPHONE:
(323) 421-2662
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90043
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 7DATE:
08/18/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Euria White/Site SupervisorTIME COMPLETED:
12:55 PM
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On 08/18/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Euria White, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are M - F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. There were 7 children, 2 teachers, and 1 teacher assistant present at the time of the visit.

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. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The classroom is separated by bookcases for different activities. LPA observed the Parent Board with the required postings. There were two bathrooms observed with 1 toilet and both were found to be operable with a step for assistance if needed. There was a large sink with two faucets for hand-washing, a sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap and paper towels was observed. A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed ( inspected on 02/26/2021). First Aid Kits and emergency supplies were observed. Drinking water is readily available via a drinking fountain and water dispenser. There is an area for isolation of ill children. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva GaribyanTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - LITTLE STARS
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494300
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2021
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All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child-care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. No individuals excluded by the Department are allowed to be present. 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. The name of the child-care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with documentation of meeting qualification requirements, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva GaribyanTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
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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: CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - LITTLE STARS
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494300
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2021
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not 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 Licensee 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, no deficiencies are cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary RuizTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva GaribyanTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2021
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