198010406-5-16-2023-33-CC-LBAK-CRVRR4-20230516131432

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010406
Report Date: 05/16/2023
Date Signed: 05/16/2023 01:14:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2023 01:14 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 GROW		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010406
ADMINISTRATOR:	BERNADETTE GALINDO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6556 BRIGHT AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 945-6604
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90601
CAPACITY:	54	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	05/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Deficiencies	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Karina Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted a Case Management-Deficiencies visit on 5/16/23 to address deficiencies revealed during a complaint investigation. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was used by LPA. LPA met with Director, Karina Garcia, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. LPA observed thirty-three (33) children and four (4) staff present at the facility during this inspection.

On 3/30/23 and 4/24/23 LPA Babcock visited the facility to conduct complaint inspections at the facility. Staff interviews and documents received during the complaint investigation revealed the preschool staff have been signing the children in and out of the facility.

During the complaint investigation, LPA conducted interviews with Director, six (6) staff, and four (4) daycare parents. LPA Babcock also obtained several documents related to the complaint allegation, including but not limited to, a copy of the Facility Roster, Personnel Report (LIC 500), and copies of Parent Sign In/Out sheets for 3/20/23-3/24/23.

LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheets from 3/20/23-3/24/23 and observed they document staff frequently sign children in and out of the facility in place of parents.

During interviews, all staff interviewed stated staff have signed children in and out in place of parents or guardians. Staff #3 stated, “We use the Procare app, and parents should sign them in and out, and if they don’t then we can use our tablets and sign them in or out if they forget”. Staff #6 stated, “I have

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023

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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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
	VISIT DATE: 05/16/2023

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to sign in all the ones that are not signed in”. Director stated, “The parents have an app, but some parents forget. But we try to remind them every day. I let the teachers know to sign the children in if parents forget that day. Teachers have the app on their tablet so they can sign them in and out for that day”.

Based on staff interviews and records reviewed, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) is 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Karina Garcia.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2023 01:14 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: 05/16/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 05/22/2023 Section Cited CCR 101229.1	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Sign In and Sign Out 101229.1...(b)The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director stated staff will not sign children in and out. Director will meet with staff and have them sign a document stating they will not sign children in or out and the new procedure to ensure parents sign the children in and out. Director will email the signed statements to LPA.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interview and record review, 7 of 7 staff interviewed stated staff have signed children in and out, and sign in/out sheets reviewed show staff sign children in and out of the facility, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/16/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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