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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191870650
Report Date: 10/15/2024
Date Signed: 10/15/2024 12:33:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/15/2024 12:33 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	DAYTON HEIGHTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191870650
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DESIREE HALL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3917 CLINTON STREET		TELEPHONE:	(323) 664-1024
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90004
CAPACITY: 165	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61	CENSUS: 50	DATE:	10/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:35 AM
MET WITH:	Principal Meliza Rodriguez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:40 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 10/15/2024 at 9:35 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPA met with Principal, Meliza Rodriguez, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a LAUSD preschool program located across the street from Dayton Heights Elementary School. This program is licensed for 165 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Per the Principal there are 61 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this inspection: Classroom #1: Staff #1, and Staff #2 with 14 children; Classroom #2: Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff #7 with 12 children, Classroom #3: Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, and Staff #11 with 9 children; Classroom #4: Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, and Staff #15 with 7 children; Classroom #5: Staff #16, Staff #17, Staff #18, Staff #19, and Staff #20 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. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. 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. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Currently, the teacher lounge is used as an isolation area. There are chairs and cots in the teacher lounge. 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. -----------------------------------------------------------Page 1 of 4----------------------------------------------------

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DAYTON HEIGHTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870650
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Per Principal meals are dropped of daily by the cafeteria located in Dayton Heights Elementary. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in the classroom via individual water bottles and water fountains- which are taken outside for children to drink. LPA observed trash cans used for solid waste do have a tight-fitting lid. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Per Principal that there are no poisons stored at the facility.

At 10:30 a.m. LPA observed that there are smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. The last Earthquake and Disaster Drill was conducted on 7/26/2024. LPA observed sleeping arrangements in form of cots.

Outdoor 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

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.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. All staff have received an active criminal record clearance as a condition of their employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DAYTON HEIGHTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870650
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that personnel records are maintained on all staff. At 11:30 a.m. LPA observed that Staff #4 did not have current proof of Mandated Reporter Training. Principal was able to provide proof of Mandated Reporter training for Staff #4 and a copy was placed in staff's file. LPA reviewed that staff immunization records (Influenza, Measles, and Pertussis) were observed to be complete. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/

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 facility has proof of testing but it has not been uploaded to the system, and advise Principal to ensure that results are uploaded to the system in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DAYTON HEIGHTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870650
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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.

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.

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

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Principal Meliza Rodriguez.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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