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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198016200
Report Date: 11/12/2024
Date Signed: 11/12/2024 03:06:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/12/2024 03:06 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198016200
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KATHY ROMO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1415 5TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(213) 481-3230
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90017
CAPACITY: 175	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 95	CENSUS: 81	DATE:	11/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Emily Hooks, Principal		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Emily Hooks, Principal who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which is operated by LAUSD. This program consists of 7 classrooms: RM A, RM B RM C, RM D, RM E, RM F and RM G. Per Principal, RM B is currently being used as a lounge for staff. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This facility has a capacity of 175 children; Total enrollment is 95.

Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: RM A: Staff # 1-4 with 12 children, RM B: vacant, RM C: Staff # 5-8 with 16 children, RM D: Staff # 9-12 with 15 children, RM E: Staff # 13-18 with 14 children, RM F: Staff # 14-17 with 10 children, RM G: Staff # 18-21 with 14 children. Teacher-child ratio is met. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

LPA observed the indoors of the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing stations are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. At this time, the office is used as the primary isolation area and there is a restroom, chairs and a mat/cot can be placed if needed. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

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Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016200
	VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024

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Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Preschoolers are provided with Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack by the Los Angeles Unified School District. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms (water bottles) and water bottles were observed both indoors/outdoors. Per Principal, children bring their own water bottles from home and filtered water fountains are also available. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children.

Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have soft cushioning to absorb a fall.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA issued the Children’s Record Review (LIC 857).

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that personnel records are maintained on all staff. and the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) was provided to the Principal during this inspection. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of Pediatric CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016200
	VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024

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SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the facility representative. All files reviewed had immunization records on file.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers All staff present had current mandated reporter training on file.

LPA did not review complete staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date. If staff files were to be incomplete during the time and date that LPA reviews files, a case management inspection will occur at the facility to reflect the incomplete files.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

At 11:15 a.m. LPA observed that Child # 4 and Child # 6 had medication on site not in their original packaging- and with no original label with instructions or name on them. LPA observed that Child #1 medication on site was in their original packaging, but did not have label with instructions or name on them. Per Principal upon enrollment, they request a doctor’s note and original packaging for medication- but they didn’t know why medication was not in original packaging, and that Child #4 medication was accepted on this date by an employee that is not from the front office. During the inspection, Principal contacted parents of Child #1, Child #4, and Child #6 and confirmed with parents that they need to bring medication with original packaging that has an unaltered label.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016200
	VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024

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For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). CCC COMPLETED SAMPLING AND TEST RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a
consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016200
	VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024

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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.m 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/process.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, 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.

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 Principal Emily Hooks.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/12/2024 03:06 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GRATTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198016200
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/12/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Section Cited

Health-Related Services

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 children medication containers did not have an unaltered label. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	During inspection, Principal contacted parents of children to ensure that they bring medication containers with an unaltered label. Per Principal, two parents confirmed that they will bring containers to the school. Principal will provide proof of medication container by POC due date via email.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-8930
Saul Valenzuela	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
	DATE: 11/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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