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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010406
Report Date: 03/30/2023
Date Signed: 03/30/2023 01:36:42 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/30/2023 01:36 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:READY SET GROWFACILITY NUMBER:
198010406
ADMINISTRATOR:BERNADETTE GALINDOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6556 BRIGHT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 945-6604
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90601
CAPACITY:54CENSUS: 28DATE:
03/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Director, Karina GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 3/30/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock visited the facility to conduct a complaint inspection. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry, and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was used by LPA. Upon arrival, Director, Karina Garcia guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed Staff #2 (S2) in the Panda Bears room caring for children as an Aide. S2 is not fingerprinted in Guardian. Staff #5 (S5) was observed by LPA in the Care Bears Room caring for children. S5 is not associated to the facility per Guardian. LPA observed documents to associate S5 were in the file of S5 and support staff were able to associate S5 to the facility during the visit, clearing the deficiency.

Based on LPA observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) 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 and safety.


LPA Lilli Babcock informed facility representative, Karina Garcia that this report dated 3/30/23 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Lilli Babcock informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/30/23 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Director and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Karina Garcia.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli BabcockTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
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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Document Has Been Signed on 03/30/2023 01:36 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: READY SET GROW
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010406

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/31/2023
Section Cited

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101170(e)(1) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working...in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director will have Staff 2 fingerprinted. Director states she will not have S2 in the facility until they are cleared and associated to the facility.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, 1 of 6 staff present (Staff #2) had no fingerprint clearance in Guardian, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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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: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli BabcockTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/30/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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