191601480-8-30-2023-30-CC-LCLN-CV7VUX-20230830164528

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191601480
Report Date: 08/30/2023
Date Signed: 08/30/2023 04:45:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 04:45 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. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	HILL AN' DALE FAMILY LEARNING CTR. - OLD FIREHOUS		FACILITY NUMBER:	191601480
ADMINISTRATOR:	AGATHA PEREZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2801 25TH ST.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 450-7596
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90405
CAPACITY: 26	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	08/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	AGATHA PEREZ, DIRECTOR		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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On 08/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the Child Care Center. LPA Clayton met with Director Agatha Perez. LPA Clayton toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA Clayton observed 17 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 7 staff members. Facility hours of operation are 7:30am – 6:00pm.

The CCC provides lunch and am/pm snacks. The kitchen was inspected, and all food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off site activities.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The CCC is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Child ratios.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. No poisons or other hazardous materials were observed during the inspection.

The CCC has a 2 fully charged 2A:10BC Fire Extinguishers, a fully charged 2: A: K Fire extinguisher in the upstairs kitchen, and 4 working smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector combos, and a working Pull Fire Alarm system that meet statutory requirements.

LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HILL AN' DALE FAMILY LEARNING CTR. - OLD FIREHOUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 191601480
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023

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The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence is posted and has been reported to the Department. Parents use a QR code to sign their child in/out of the facility and their full legal signature and record the time of day appears on record.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

LPA reviewed a sample of 5 staff files and observed them to be in compliance including current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications and Mandated Reporter training.

Director 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Agatha, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensinq/public-information-and resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

IMS Services are NOT being provided at the time of the inspection. LPA Clayton provided Director with an IMS plan Sample to be used as needed. 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-care centers/.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES - LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

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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. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HILL AN' DALE FAMILY LEARNING CTR. - OLD FIREHOUS	FACILITY NUMBER: 191601480
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023

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

LPA Clayton reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. 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/inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited today.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Agatha. Notice of Site visit must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

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