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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191606402
Report Date: 09/22/2022
Date Signed: 09/22/2022 02:49:04 PM

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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191606402
ADMINISTRATOR:COWANA EMILEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11001 S. DWIGHT STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 898-6463
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 14DATE:
09/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Julieanna Garcia who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Director Telma Bayona arrived at 10:15 AM to conclude inspection with LPA. This is a one room classroom facility located on the campus of Longfellow Elementary School in room K1. This is a preschool program licensed for 24 children. Per the Lead Teacher there are 16 children enrolled. There are two sessions 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 11:45 PM - 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday.

At 10:00 AM all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 14 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Staff files were not reviewed during today’s inspection. The files are kept in the main office located at Tibby Preschool. LPA was advised to make an appointment to review staff files. All children were always observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher.

Furniture and equipment were 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.LPA observed 6 small carperts with nonslip material located along the center activity wall. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the nurse’s office is used as the designated ill isolation are. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Smoke detectors are present and fire extinguishers have been serviced in December 02, 2021.

At 10:05 AM menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Breakfast and lunch are provided by Longfellow Elementary through
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022
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the Compton Unified School. Children have their own personal drinking containers that are labeled with their name. 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. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements.

At 10:11 AM LPA inspected the outdoor activity space, equipment and surface to ensure the area is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed the cushioning around the climbing equipment on the left side of the playground is cracked. LPA was able to fit her left foot inside of the crack that runs across the play equipment. At 10:13 AM LPA observed the play structure located on the right side of the playground was missing a plastic cover in one of the climbing areas. Teacher stated that the children are currently using the playground located on the left side to avoid a child from falling through the whole in the play structure. At 10:16 AM LPA observed exposed pipes along the wall where children play. LPA observed children running towards the wall and staff #1 tell the children to be careful. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. At 9:50 AM LPA observed the license posted inside the classroom (1010) known as K1 used by the preschool. At 10:56 AM LPA observed children are picked up and dropped off at the gate located in the Elementary School next to room number 1150. LPA observed the gate is kept locked with a padlock.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 (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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022
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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. 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.

Director Telma Bayona was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (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 & 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 the Director, Telma Bayona.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2022
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Created By: Elka Chavez On 09/22/2022 at 12:57 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8595
Administration of Child Care Licensing
(a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, at 9:50 AM LPA observed the license posted inside the classroom (1010) known as K1 used by the preschool. At 10:56 AM LPA observed children are picked up and dropped off at the gate located in the Elementary School next to room 1150. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2022
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Director Telma Bayona stated that they will post the documents in a prominant area where the children are picked up and dropped off.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation at 10:11 AM LPA observed the cushioning around the climbing equipment in the play area located in the left side of the playground is cracked, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/24/2022
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Director will get bids and provide copies to the department. The material used by the vendor started to split within 2 years and the director will make sure that they don't use the same contractor to replace the cushion material. The staff will report it to the principal and to the chief facilities officer, we will document, take pictures and have it repaired.
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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2022


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Created By: Elka Chavez On 09/22/2022 at 12:57 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LONGFELLOW STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191606402

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(1)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation at 10:16 AM LPA observed exposed pipes along the wall where children play, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2022
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An aparatus will be placed in front of the pipes to avoid the children from getting hurt. A weekly a walk through of the playgound will be implemented along with a checklist will be created to document any hazards.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation at 10:13 AM LPA observed the play structure located in the right side of the playground was missing a plastic cover in one of the climbing area, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2022
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Director will have the facilities come out to look at the structure to see how to proceed with the structure. At this time the children will not be using the structure.
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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2022


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