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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016199
Report Date: 05/08/2024
Date Signed: 05/08/2024 03:04:12 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/08/2024 03:04 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:CENTRAL REGION EARLY EDUCATION CENTER #1(ESTRELLA)FACILITY NUMBER:
198016199
ADMINISTRATOR:CELESTINE PEARMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:120 E. 57TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 846-4880
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90011
CAPACITY:175CENSUS: 114DATE:
05/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Viviana Ledezama, Principal TIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 05/08/2024 at 2:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Claudia Kam conducted an Unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on incidents that were reported to The Department on various dates. Upon arrival, LPAs announced purpose of inspection and met with Facility Representative (FR), Viviana Ledezma, Principal. Census was taken.

The facility reported incidents to The Department within the required 24 hours and submitted a written report within seven days of incidents per Title 22 Regulation requirements.

On 04/25/2024 and 04/17/2024, incidents were reported to The Department where a parent made an allegation towards a staff member violating her child's personal rights. During this inspection, LPAs interviewed Principal, Principal states that per LAUSD guidelines they have conducted their own internal investigation which includes reporting to LAPD and CAHL. Principal states she attempted to report it to both Agencies but due to lack of information reports were only taken as a consultation at this time. FR states parent of child did not provide any staff names for incidents reported. FR states that child is no longer enrolled at the school and has since not returned. LPAs notified FR that this incident is being investigated by Licensing's IB Department for further information and LPAs obtained Facility Roster during inspection.

On 04/05/2024, incident was reported to The Department regarding physical plant updates. Per report, flooring in main lobby was going to be updated which will affect how families access facility. Report states that construction will conclude on 04/12/2024. LPAs arrived at facility and did not observe any construction and floors to be updated. Per FR, floor construction was concluded on time.

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today, 05/08/2024.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Viviana Ledezma.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7658
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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