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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004772
Report Date: 02/02/2023
Date Signed: 02/02/2023 05:18:33 PM


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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' PLACEFACILITY NUMBER:
198004772
ADMINISTRATOR:MARTINEZ, EDITHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2916 HOPE ST.TELEPHONE:
2137446241
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90007
CAPACITY:59CENSUS: 43DATE:
02/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Maria Luna. Assistant DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:08 PM
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On Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 9:40 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with assistant director Maria Luna who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility.

This is a preschool program with a toddler option component. This facility consists of three preschool classrooms and one toddler classroom and two outdoor play yards. This program serves children ages 18 months to 6 years. This program operates Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sign in and out takes place in the classrooms. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors.



At approximately 9:49 a.m. LPA entered the preschool classroom. LPA Rivera observed 10 preschool children with staff 1 doing circle time. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies with children’s personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA observed the janitor closet and observed the door closed with a push down handle. LPA advised to place a safety lock.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. LPA entered the discovery classroom. LPA Rivera observed the classroom empty. Children were outside playing. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies with children’s personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored underneath the handwashing sink, and observed the cabinet closed and with a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid. LPA observed a changing table and informed assistant director Maria, the changing table needs to be arm’s reach to a handwashing sink. LPA advised to move the changing table near a handwashing sink and confirm that it is arm’s reach to the handwashing sink.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: COUNTY KIDS' PLACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198004772
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2023
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At approximately 10:11 a.m. LPA entered the pre-k classroom. LPA Rivera observed 17 preschool children with staff # 2 and #3 getting ready for outdoor play LPA also observed a language speech therapist assisting a child. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies with children’s personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored underneath the handwashing sink and observed the cabinet closed and with a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 10:19 a.m. LPA entered the toddler classroom. LPA Rivera observed 6 toddlers with staff # 4 doing a science activity. LPA Rivera observed age appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies with children’s personal items. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored underneath the handwashing sink and observed the cabinet closed and with a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA Rivera observed a step trash bin with a tight-fitting lid.

At approximately 10:24 a.m LPA Rivera observed the restroom located between classroom discovery and pre k. LPA observed a safety gate between the classrooms and restroom. LPA observed the restroom to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA observed a total of 4 toilets and 4 sinks. Ill/isolation area children utilize the staff restroom located in the hallway.

Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Rivera. LPA observed AC/heater and the thermostat located in between preschool and discovery classroom temperature to be at 70 degrees, the thermostat located in the pre k classroom to be at 70 degrees and the thermostat in toddlers to be at 71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located inside the classrooms, main entrance and kitchen and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 4/4/2022. LPA Rivera observed fire alarm system. LPA observed first aid kits in every classroom fully stocked with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages and antiseptics. LPA observed the fire/earthquake log and last drill conducted on 1/12/23.

LPA observed napping equipment cots to be stored in the classrooms. Blankets and sheets are provided by the parents and are taken home to be wash every Friday. Extra blankets and sheets are available at the facility. For ill/isolation area children utilize the director's office and a mat/cot is available for children to use to rest if needed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023
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At approximately 10:34 a.m. LPA Rivera entered the outdoor playground. LPA observed 10 children playing outside with staff #5. LPA observed the preschool area and equipment to be in safe condition, free of sharp, no loose 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 climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber that absorbs a fall. For outdoor drinking water, LPA Rivera observed children utilizing their sippy cups. For adequate shade, LPA observed sun sail triangle and trees. LPA observed the side gates closed and locked with a keypad lock. During the outdoor inspection, LPA smelled the odor of Marijuana. The facility has been having an issue with the RV’s parking on the side street where the playground is located. Per assistant director Maria, a complaint has been made with the city of Los Angeles and the city stated there is nothing they can due about it. Maria stated, when the smell is too strong, children are brought back indoor and or do not go outside to play.

At approximately 10:42 a.m., LPA entered the toddler’s outdoor playground located outside of the toddler classroom. LPA observed the toddler area and equipment to be in safe condition, free of sharp, no loose 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 climbing equipment, are cushioned with woodchips that absorbs a fall. For outdoor drinking water, children bring out their sippy cups. For adequate shade, LPA observed patio cover shade (porch) LPA observed the side gate closed and emergency push door with installed alarms notifying when the doors open. Per assistant director Maria, the outdoor will be going under construction to remove the woodchips and update the playground structure.

This program provides, a.m. snack, lunch and p.m. snacks. The snacks are provided by the center and the lunch meal are provided by the parents or have an option for an outdoor vendor. A monthly snack menu is available and posted in each classroom. For water drinking LPA observed a water dispenser and children’s own sippy cups LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. LPA observed the refrigerator temperature to be at 40.4 Fahrenheit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023
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FACILITY RECORDS- All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid/ CPR present during this inspection. Staff files are incomplete and stated on LIC 859 Review Staff records. Children’s records have been reviewed and are complete and up to date. LPA observed the children's roster to be incomplete. LPA also inspected the medication for the children enrolled and present. The medications expiration dates are current.

At approximately 12:15 PM LPA observed on the bulletin wall the license, Parents Right's, Personal Rights, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, Facility Sketch, LIC 9148 Earthquake Checklist, PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, Drill log, monthly Menu and Daily Schedule. LPA also reviewed the children's roaster, children and staff files and the sign in/out sheets. LPA observed 43 signatures and 43 children present today.

Director Maria Luna has proof of pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (expires 10/2024), missing preventative health and safety certification, child abused mandated certification (AB 1207) dated 7/16/21 and immunization against pertussis, influenza declination and missing MMR. Assitant director has been informed mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com


Items discussed during this visit:

1. The following items are an immediate violation: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both

2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request.


3. Current Children’s Roster: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.
4.LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present.
6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023
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7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review.
8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles
9.Children’s Records: must be available for review; 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.
10.Incidental Medical Services (IMS): This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. (An IMS Plan was provided with the application and will be reviewed).
11.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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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

Assistant Director Maria was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant director Maria and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee assistant director Maria 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023
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During this visit, Type B violations have been given for staff incomplete files, assistant director missing Health and Safety certification, and not having safe sleep log for toddlers under the age of 2 years.

Technical violation for lead testing.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant director Maria Luna

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 7 staff members incomplete immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/03/2023
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Assistant director stated will ask staff if they are going to decline or get immunize for the influenza and provide a declination form and or influenza immunization record. For the other such as MMR or TDAP, assistant director is going to ask staff to provide an updatae immunization record for MMR and TDAP.
Type B
Section Cited
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1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having staff with expired AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2023
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Assistant Director Maria will inform the staff with expired AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Certification to complete by February 15, 2023.
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 ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
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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: 02/02/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(m)
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties
(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

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Based record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in assistant director not completing the Health and Safety certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2023
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Assistant Director Maria will be enrolling to complete the Health and Safety. Will start looking to available classes on 2/3/23.
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Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having safe sleep log for toddlers under the age of 2 years which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2023
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Assistant director stated, as of tomorrow 2/3/22 staff will be provided safe sleep logs to complete for toddlers ages under 2 years old.
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 ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2023
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