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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191870650
Report Date: 03/04/2025
Date Signed: 03/04/2025 03:26:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/04/2025 03:26 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: 76	CENSUS: 42	DATE:	03/04/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Meliza Rodriguez, Principal		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to two incidents that were reported to the Department on 10/18/2024 and 2/25/2025. LPA met with Principal Meliza Rodriguez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Census was taken.

On October 18th, 2024, an incident was self-reported to the Department via Email by the facility who reported a staff disclosed that a child’s personal right was violated by another staff.

On February 25th, 2025, an incident was self-reported to the Department via Email by the facility who reported that a child sustained an injury that requires medical treatment.

All reports were reported within the required 24 hours. The purpose of the inspection was to obtain additional information regarding the incidents reported to the Department.

Regarding incident that occur on October 18th, 2024 – Staff #1 disclosed that Child #1 was pulled out of the chair by Staff #2 to be placed on the carpet. According to Staff #1, Child #1 did not want to sit on the carpet and was holding onto the chair. Staff #1 stated that Staff #2 pulled on he chair until Child#1 released the chair. Staff #2 lifted them by the arms and placed child on the carpet. According to Staff #1, Staff #2 held Child #1 on the carpet until Child #1 stopped trying to get away. LPA was unable to interview Child #1 at this time.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/04/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025

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

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: 03/04/2025

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Regarding incident that occur on February 25th, 2025 – staff statement corroborated that incident was observed. Child #2 was running during outdoor play time when child tripped and fell hitting their elbow on the ground. Staff provided first aid immediately and notified parents. According to the Principal, child has not been taken to the doctor by the parents and child has not been back to school.

LPA obtained copies of staff statements.

Based on the LPA’s interviews and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/04/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/04/2025 03:26 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Saul Valenzuela On 03/04/2025 at 02:47 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DAYTON HEIGHTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191870650
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/04/2025

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/25/2025 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per Principal, they will have a staff meeting to review Personal Rights and conduct training on approaches to children who are not cooperating. Signed attendance sheet and copy of meeting agenda will be sent to LPA by POC due date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interviews adn staffs' statements, Licensee did not sure that Child #1 was accorded dignity, as staff disclosed that Staff #2 pulled on Child #1 against their own volition. This is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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:

Brandi VanOosten

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Saul Valenzuela

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/04/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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