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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191609296
Report Date: 04/06/2023
Date Signed: 04/06/2023 05:04:23 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:COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191609296
ADMINISTRATOR:DR. MELITA FERGUSONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1111 E. ARTESIA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 900-1600
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90221
CAPACITY: 59TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 4CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Director Melita FergusonTIME COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Estrada and Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection at the above facility. LPAs met with Director Dr. Melita Ferguson who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 4 infants and 3 staff present upon arrival. The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:45AM to 4:45PM and the Ages for the infant program are 3 months to 24 months.
This infant program consists of two classrooms. There is a preschool program under License # 191670561 also on the premises. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: LPAs observed required licensing documents posted on bulletin board in the lobby area of the facility which included, Facility License, LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights. LPAs observed LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills (last conducted in 10/20/22). A facility roster was available. Sign in/sign out sheets were reviewed. 1 out 4 infants present was not signed into the facility during the inspection.
Infant classrooms are physically separate from the other child care component although per Director, infants also use three other unassigned rooms in the facility such as the Art Room, Music Room and STEM Room. Per Director, the preschool classes do not co-mingle with the infant class when they use the additional rooms. LPAs did not observe a waiver for the use of these classrooms available at the facility. In the classrooms used by infants, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Toys were observed to be safe, and do not have sharp points, edges, splinters and are not made of small parts that can pose a choking hazard. LPA did not observe any baby walkers or any items that fall into that category present in the facility. The classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. LPAs observed carpets and soft play mats on the floor of the classrooms. LPAs observed cubbies available for children to store their belongings in the classroom. Napping equipment was not observed to be physically separate from the indoor activity space. Currently, cribs are maintained in the same area as the activity space. LPAs observed two cribs available in the infant room. Other infants use napping cots. All sheets for cribs and napping cots are cleaned weekly or whenever needed at the facility. LPAs observed a changing table an arms length away from a sink. Water is readily available via bottled water and water fountains in the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/06/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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The facility has completed the lead testing requirement. Parents bring the children’s formula and their bottles are labeled and stored in the refrigerator if needed. The facility provides food to children who eat solid foods, but parents are allowed to bring food for the child if needed. The facility is equipped with a centralized fire alarm system. LPAs did not observe a carbon monoxide detector at the time of inspection.
LPAs advised Director that at least one operable carbon monoxide detector should be available at the facility. LPAs observed Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged last serviced on 3/15/22. First Aid kit was observed and inventoried. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be inaccessible to children in each classroom. Isolation area for an ill child waiting to be picked up is in the Director's office. Per the Director, the facility does not administer medication and none of the children enrolled require medication.
LPAs toured the designated infant outdoor play area, which was observed to have age-appropriate toys and materials for children. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPAs observed required cushioning under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Per Director, water containers are brought outside for children to drink while outdoors. LPAs observed adequate shade in the outdoor area. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water at the facility. There is a second outdoor play area that per the Director is used by both the infant and preschool program. Per Director, there is no waiver on file for the staggered use of this outdoor area. Per Director, infant children will no longer be using the second outdoor area until it is approved by the Department.
Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Menus are posted in each classroom for children's authorized representatives. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for children who eat solid food. LPAs observed the kitchen/ food preparation area, and food storage area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPAs observed refrigerator to be clean and in operable condition. LPAs observed expired food items in the refrigerator. LPAs observed the items to be removed and discarded. LPAs observed a can of RAID insect poison stored under the sink. Container of RAID was not in a locked cabinet or container. LPAs observed container to be removed from under the sink and placed in a locked storage room. Staff records were reviewed. Staff present did not have pediatric first aid/child cpr certification issued by an EMSA approved program or issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The Director and Site Supervisor had valid mandated reporter certificates which expire in 6/2023.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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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: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101438.3(c)(1)
Indoor Activity Space For Infants
(1) The sleeping area for infants shall be physically separate from the indoor activity space. This separation shall be accomplished as specified in (b) above.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The infant napping area is not physically separate from the indoor activity space which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/21/2023
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Per Director, the infant room will be designated as the napping room and the gross motor room will be designated as the main indoor activity space. Director will submit photos by the POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. A carbon monoxide detector was not present in the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/20/2023
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Per Director, a carbon monoxide detector will be purchased and installed. Proof will be provided to LPA via photo and video by due date.
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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023


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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: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 infants enrolled which did not have a 15 minute sleeping log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/13/2023
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Per Director, the documentation for the 15 minute sleep log will be kept for all infants enrolled. Proof will be submitted to LPA via photo by due date.
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CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff files reviewed which did not have a valid pediatric firs aid/cpr certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2023
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Per Director, staff will complete a valid pediatric first aid/cpr course. LPA advised course must be issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association or by a valid EMSA approved instructor. Proof will be submitted to LPA via email by due date.
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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023


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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: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)
Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 children's sig in/ sign out sheets which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/21/2023
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Per Director, a notice will be provided to parents/authorized representatives to remind to sign in and teachers will also be advised to check.
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101227(a)(1)
Food Services
(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe
and healthful manner.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed expired food in the refrigerator which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/06/2023
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LPAs observed that food was removed and discarded.
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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023


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Created By: Jeanette Estrada On 04/06/2023 at 03:51 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: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(16)
Food Services
(16) Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed a can of raid pest poison in the cabinet under the sink in the food preparation area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/06/2023
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LPAs observed that the can of RAID was removed from the food preparation area and was placed in a locked storage room.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/06/2023


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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: COMPTON COLLEGE CHILD DEV. INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609296
VISIT DATE: 04/06/2023
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2 out of 3 teachers did not have proof of mandated reporter training.
Children's records were reviewed. 2 out of 4 children's records did not contain the 15 minute sleep log. All other required documents were observed in the children's files.
Director 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.
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
LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
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. 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/tion-process.

The deficiencies listed on the following LIC 809 D pages were observed by the LPA and 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.
Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights and report were reviewed with the Director Dr. Melita Ferguson .
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette Estrada
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/06/2023
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