198006164-6-8-2022-54-CC-MAYA-CF82LW-20220608173013

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198006164
Report Date: 06/08/2022
Date Signed: 06/08/2022 05:30:27 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:	EDU CARE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198006164
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELLIOT, SONNA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4300 BELLFLOWER BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 377-1300
CITY:	LAKEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90713
CAPACITY:	69	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	06/08/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Sonna Elliot		TIME COMPLETED:	05:40 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 06/08/2022 at 11:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Director, Sonna Elliott. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the Required - 1 Year inspection. The preschool is located at Lakewood First Methodist church. At the time of the inspection, 7 staff and 24 children were present. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings and an isolation area with sink, toilet, and cot was inspected. First Aid supplies were inventoried. Every classroom has a first aid kit. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. Per Director, the facility does not provide meals or snacks upon reopening due to COVID-19. Children are required to bring their own meal and 2 snacks from home each day. The facility kitchen was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Per Director, no poisons, firearms or weapons are kept on the premises. Medication is securely stored in the office. Medication that requires refrigeration is kept in the refrigerator located in the staff lounge or kitchen. At this time, no children require medication. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. The following documents are posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Passenger Restraint System Poster (PUB 269), Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 393), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/08/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022

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: EDU CARE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006164
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/08/2022

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 7 records reviewed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 5 staff (S1, S3, S5, S6, and S7) did not have record of infleunza vaccination, 2 staff (S1 and S3) did not have record of immunization against pertussis, and 1 staff (S3) did not have record of immunization against measles.
	POC Due Date: 06/22/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will mail proof of vaccinations to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office (Attention: Monique Ayala) by 06/22/2022.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 7 records (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S7) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/22/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will mail proof of completion to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office (Attention: Monique Ayala) by 06/22/2022.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/08/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022

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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: EDU CARE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006164
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/08/2022

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 records (S2) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/22/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will submit proof of completion to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office (Attention: Monique Ayala) by 06/22/2022.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(g)(1)

Personnel Requirements

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 (S1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/22/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director will submit a copy of the completed Health Screening Report (LIC 508) to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office (Attention: Monique Ayala) by 06/22/2022.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/08/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022

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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: EDU CARE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006164
	VISIT DATE: 06/08/2022

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Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff was questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. The disaster drill log was readily available for review. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. Staff procedures for checking children for illnesses was discussed. The facility has hand sanitizer, gloves, and face masks readily available. Transportation is not provided by the facility.

Staff records and Children Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances for adults, and verification of Pediatric CPR/First Aid (EMSA-approved) was reviewed. At least one staff has a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid at the time of the inspection.

During the record review, LPA found that 5 staff did not have record of influenza vaccination, 2 staff did not have record of immunization against pertussis, 1 staff did not have record of immunization against measles, 6 staff do not have record of completion for mandated reporter training (AB1207), and 1 staff did not have on record a Health Screening Report (LIC 503). Deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809D).

Director was informed that the mandated reporter training (AB 1207) must be completed every 2 years using the following weblink: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Director was also informed that staff may access EMSA-approved Training Programs for Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Preventative Health & Safety through the following weblink: https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider1/.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/08/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022

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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: EDU CARE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006164
	VISIT DATE: 06/08/2022

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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.

Director 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Sonna Elliott.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala	TELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/08/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2022

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