198004772-3-13-2020-54-CC-MRIA-BMNVDG-20200313162042

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004772
Report Date: 03/13/2020
Date Signed: 03/13/2020 04:20:55 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	COUNTY KIDS' PLACE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198004772
ADMINISTRATOR:	RODRIQUEZ, ELVIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2916 HOPE ST.		TELEPHONE:	2137446241
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90007
CAPACITY:	59	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	03/13/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Center Director Elvia Rodriguez		TIME COMPLETED:	04:35 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 3/13/20 at 12:30 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mayra Rivera and Warren Birks conducted an unannounced annual required Inspection. LPAs met with Center Director Elvia Rodriguez who guided the LPAs on a tour facility. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The facility is preschool with an toddler component program operating 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Preschool program serves children ages three to five years old and Toddler program serves 18 to 36 months. LPAs observed the following classrooms: Toddler Room One staff and 6 napping toddlers; Preschool Room 19 children with two teachers and Pre K Room with 11 children and one Teacher. PHYSICAL PLANT- Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director Elvia stated items are stored in a cabinet in each of the classrooms which were inaccessible. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots/cushion padding were inspected and are in good condition. Per Director, linens and blankets are provided by parents and taken home weekly. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected in good repair, water, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAs observed toys to be clean and age appropriate. Snack menus were reviewed and per Director parents provide lunches and facility provides an AM and PM snack. Kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2020

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: COUNTY KIDS' PLACE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004772
	VISIT DATE: 03/13/2020

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First aid kits are kept in classroom cabinets, directors office and in the hallway. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher located in the classrooms and hall way indicates fully charged and serviced on 3/5/2020.

Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall and adequate shade in the play yard

FACILITY RECORDS- All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. LPA observed Staff 1's file missing Child Development Curriculum three units.

In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. The service needs and plan documentation for Child 4 needs to be updated ( Last updated June 2019).

Incidental Medial Services (IMS). Director states that prescription medications are administered. Medication is stored in a locked box in Directors office and Classrooms inaccessible to children. Medications administered can include prescription inhalers and Epi-Pens. Therefore, the facility does offer Incidental Medial Services

LPA advised Director to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPAs issued the Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee during this inspection. The Confidential Names List documents the children’s and staff files that were reviewed during this inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2020

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: COUNTY KIDS' PLACE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004772
	VISIT DATE: 03/13/2020

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Based on this information, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Director Elvia Rodriguez including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2020

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: COUNTY KIDS' PLACE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004772
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/13/2020

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/27/2020 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan:The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy...This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's observed he service needs and plan documentation for Child 4 needs to be updated .
Type B 03/13/2020 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development... (A) The units specified in (c)(1) above shall
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed staff #1's file missing evidence of 3 curriculum units. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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