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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020096
Report Date: 06/21/2021
Date Signed: 06/21/2021 11:20:19 AM

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198020096
ADMINISTRATOR:JULIE JIHYUN CHOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4270 W. 6TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(213) 382-3131
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90020
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 26DATE:
06/21/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Director, Eunhyeon Lee & Licensee, Julie Cho TIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 06/21/2021 at 8:40 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Roxana Lopez and Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA’s met with Director, Eunhyeon Lee, who guided the LPA’s on a tour of the facility. Licensee Julie Cho later arrived at 8:55 am and joined the inspection. This is a preschool age program licensed for 45 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:40 AM – 6:00 PM. Per the Director there are 43 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Teddy Ready: 1 teacher with 12 children; Silly Billy: 1 teacher with 6 children; Hello Pooh: 1 teacher with 8 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

LPA’s observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs in the office. 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.

Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA’s inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2021
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There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers / children’s cups are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. At 8:59 am during the walk through LPA’s observed poisons in an unlocked cabinet making it accessible to children in care. This poses and immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. At 9:43 am LPA’s observed Director placing a padlock in cabinet. At 10:35 am smoke and carbon detectors were tested and found operable.

Outdoor play equipment was observed- at 9:25 am LPA’s observed a climbing structure with cracks, due to sun exposure. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The administrator states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA’s did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed- Per Director, children are being sign in by teachers as parents are not coming in due to COVID-19. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. All staff have proof of immunization

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.



Medication: This facility will provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) if needed. Per Director, they are no children enrolled that need medication at this time. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pg.2 of 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2021
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(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

The following was discussed:


· Reporting Requirements.
· The facility shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations.
· All personnel shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks; personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties.
· All personnel shall be given on the job training in housekeeping, sanitation principles and universal health precautions.

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

The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA’s and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 and/or the Health and Safety Code. Please see attached LIC 809d.

Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing reprehensive. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.



Exit interview was conducted with Director, Eunhyeon Lee and Licensee, Julie Cho. The Director and Licensee were provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of the report.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/21/2021
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BUDDIE & ME PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020096
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2021
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POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/21/2021
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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children, shall be inaccessible. This requirement was not met as evidence by
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LPA's observed poisons in an unlock cabinet. Director placed a padlock in the cabinet during the inspection. This poses a potential risk for children in care.
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Type B
07/15/2021
Section Cited

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Playground equipment shall be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
This requirement was not met as evidence by
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Based on LPA's observation one of the play structures has been damaged by the sun- the structures has some sections that are broken. This poses a potential risk for the health and safety of 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: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana LopezTELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/21/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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