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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191802038
Report Date: 06/20/2024
Date Signed: 06/20/2024 01:51:55 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:HOOVER INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC. (CHILD DEV CTRFACILITY NUMBER:
191802038
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
FAITH SAUNDERSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3216 S. HOOVER STTELEPHONE:
(213) 748-3700
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90007
CAPACITY: 69TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 69CENSUS: 69DATE:
06/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Faith Saunders and Jennifer JimenezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 06/20/2024 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Claudia Kam and Andrea Carter made an unannounced required visit at above licensed facility. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility.

LPAs met with Faith Saunders Director and was taken on a guided tour of both indoors and outdoors of the facility. LPAs observed Teacher-child ratios, and staff names recorded. All center staff that was present during today’s inspection had fingerprint clearance and are associated to the designated license number. Care and supervision evaluated it is determined that the basic needs and personal rights of children are met and appropriate.

The hours of operation are 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 69. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 69 children and a total census of 11 teachers present. The facility is made up of 4 classrooms. Green Room had 17 children and 2 staff and 1 volunteer, Blue Room: had 17 children and 2 staff, Purple Room: 18 children and 3 staff, Rainbow Room 5-12 year olds: 17 children and 4 staff present at time of inspection. LPAs observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board and the following documents were observed LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children in the blue and purple room have a shared bathroom with 2 toilets, 1 child sink and 1 adult sink with step stool. Green room has its own bathroom with 2 toddler toilets, and 2 toddler sinks. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, safety, and sanitation.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/20/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HOOVER INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC. (CHILD DEV CTR
FACILITY NUMBER: 191802038
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2024
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LPAs observed cubbies with wooden toys, puzzles, books, and other appropriate toys to be clean and free of hazards at time of inspection in all classrooms.

All classrooms were outfitted with dramatic play areas, reading nooks, child size tables and chairs and children were doing art and crafts at time of inspection. LPAs observed carpets and and flooring to be in good repair. LPAs observed first aid kits kept in each classroom. First Aid supplies were inventoried and were found to be in compliance with regulation.

Breakfast, snack and lunch menus were reviewed at time of inspection. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All food items are prepared by the Center and all meals are prepared with allergy restriction for any children who need specialized diets. Allergies are avoided by removing allergens from the menu. Drinking water is dispensed from a water dispenser and each child has their own water bottle. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors tested at time of inspection and were determined to be in operable condition. Fire extinguishers were observed as serviced on 04/09/2024. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds are not kept in the facility as a third party does the cleaning for the facility. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made with director. There are no children at the facility who needs medication administered at time of inspection. Fire & Earthquake drill observed conducted monthly with last drill conducted on 05/28/24 per observation.



LPAs observed outdoor play area which consists of a play structure, sand box, bicycles, and water play tables for rooms Green, Blue and Purple. For the Rainbow room the play area is at the entry to the facility and consists of a large play structure with shade canopy and open play area with balls and small garden. Cushioning material is sand under the play structures. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age-appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected, door to the street has been inspected and door does not have an alarm and was not locked at time of inspection. LPA advised Director that the children need to be always within the direct care and visual supervision by the teachers. Per Director, the children have access to drinking water via tap water provided by water fountains. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed at time of inspection.

Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. LPAs observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for center staff. Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HOOVER INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC. (CHILD DEV CTR
FACILITY NUMBER: 191802038
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2024
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The Director was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov. to ensure the most current information regarding regulations for all those who assists in providing care.

The following were discussed with the Director: The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation.

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.

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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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
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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 SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HOOVER INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC. (CHILD DEV CTR
FACILITY NUMBER: 191802038
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2024
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Center was reviewed for lead compliance and center meets standards for lead. 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 childcare 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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.html

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.



The facility was found not to be compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be two type B deficiencies cited today 06/20/2024.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Faith Saunders.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2024
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Created By: Claudia Kam On 06/20/2024 at 12:49 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: HOOVER INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, INC. (CHILD DEV CTR

FACILITY NUMBER: 191802038

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(g)
Outdoor Activity Space
(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.

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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The door/ gate to exit the playground is not locked or have an alarm. LPA was able to open the door with a slight push as it is a push to open door.
POC Due Date: 07/20/2024
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Director has contacted her alarm installer and has scheduled an appointment to have an alarm installed on the back door/gate in the rear play ground.
Type B
Section Cited
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101238(a)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Fire extinguisher is not locked in its housing and is not secured posing a risk of injury to the children.
POC Due Date: 07/20/2024
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Director has taped the fire extinguisher housing to prevent the door of the housing to be opened and has scheduled an appointment for the fire department to reinstall the locks for the fire extinquisher housing.
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:Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2024


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