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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494691
Report Date: 05/04/2021
Date Signed: 05/27/2021 03:18:10 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:CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEXFACILITY NUMBER:
197494691
ADMINISTRATOR:REYES, FERNANDOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:915 W. MANCHESTER BLVDTELEPHONE:
(323) 789-4717
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:16CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/04/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Erynn Laurent-site directorTIME COMPLETED:
01:31 PM
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On 5/4/2021 at 11:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Chandler and M. Mitchell made an announced visit to the Rita Walters Learning Complex for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with E. Laurent - site director who provided a tour of the facility. Also housed on the campus was an LAUSD continuation program for high school students and other community resource programs. Applicant will the provide to the department, a plan that ensures day care children will not commingle with other programs at any time. The plan shall include but not limited to alternate schedules of outdoor time, arrivals and departures etc.

The applicant is requesting a license for a capacity of 16 school-age children ages 5 - 12 years of age. The school-age program will be conducted in a single classroom on the lower level of the complex.

An approved fire clearance for a capacity of 16 was received on 4/7/2021, the inspection was conducted by inspector W. Bergman of the L.A. County Fire Department Preventative Bureau - North.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

interchangeable age appropriate toys and equipment were observed space in good repair.

The play yard was completely gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit

The play area is an asphalt paved yard

Water individual water bottles will be made available for an outdoor water source.

LPAs did not observe shading or benches in the outdoor activity area

Water bottles will be made available for an outdoor water source

Shading was not observed during todays inspection. Benches for resting were available for children’s use.



The outdoor activity space measurements = 2312.0 sq.ft. divided by 75 sq. ft.

for a total capacity of 30 children

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
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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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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FOOD SERVICE:

Snacks will be provided by the corporations main kitchen and delivered daily.

Sample menus were observed. Applicant shall make necessary preparation for alternate meals for children with allergies.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Services plan. RESTROOMS

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Two gender identified restrooms with a total of 3 toilets and 1 urinal = 1 toilet per 15 children (1 urinal per every 2 toilets are added to the toilet count) for a total of 60 children
3 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 45 children.

Toilets and sinks were age appropriate

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered (hot/cold) water.

The designated rest room for the program are located in the hallway outside of the school-age program.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
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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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE


Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspection 04/08/2021, located in the hall way outside of the classroom.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed not observed.

First aid kit(s) were with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer were not observed.

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair. Tables and chairs were adjustable for age appropriateness.

Drinking water will be provided using 8 ounce bottled water.

Heating and Cooling was provided through a central heating and cooling system.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris

Adequate lighting was observed

Classrooms were clean and free of hazardous conditions

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
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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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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Trash cans used for solid waste were not observed with tight fitting lids

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, none were observed during todays inspection.The director's office will be used for isolation of ill children, The isolation area shall be equipped with a mat, cot, couch or bed for each ill child. The restroom for ill children was not provided at the time of inspection. Applicant shall designate a restroom separate from the well children, the restroom shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.

A working telephone will be located in the directors office. The phone was not present at the time of the inspection.

Parents and authorized adults will sign in using their original signatures. During the current pandemic parents will sign children in and out, outside of the class room entrance.

The required postings were not posted during todays inspection.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 611.75 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 17 children

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/06/2021
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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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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Center shall request a waiver of Title 22, section 101538.2(b), which states;

In combination programs, outdoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for other child care center children.

The purpose of the waiver is to use outdoor space that is shared with other programs located on the site on an alternate schedule.

Pending corrections and the waiver approval the facility will be recommended for licensure with a capacity of 14 based on the leasing agreement.

********Due to the pandemic this report was recorded at a later date********* A copy of this report will be electronically mailed to the applicant for review and signature. A read receipt shall confirm as receipt of the electronically delivered report.


Applicant shall print and sign the report and mail it with the original signature to the assigned licensing office.

The following page contains licensing updates for Child Care Center and Family Day Cares.



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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021
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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: CCI:RITA WALTERS LEARNING COMPLEX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494691
VISIT DATE: 05/04/2021
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  • Licensee/Applicant was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.
  • Licensee/Applicant was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation.
  • Licensee/Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome.
  • Applicant was also reminded that only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation.
  • The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) was discussed with the licensee and the licensee was advised that it must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents.
  • Licensee/Applicant 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 to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on childcare 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
  • Also, discussed was; Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Exemption were also discussed Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com
  • Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2021
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