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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890451
Report Date: 05/31/2024
Date Signed: 05/31/2024 02:07:35 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2024 02:07 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:VAUGHN STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191890451
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TAYLOR-HARDY, SHEILAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11480 HERRICK AVE.TELEPHONE:
(818) 899-2278
CITY:PACOIMASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 166TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 166CENSUS: 94DATE:
05/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Sheila Taylor-Hardy, Principal TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 04/19/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:55AM and met with Sheila Hardy, Principal, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 94 children and 23 staff present upon arrival.

The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on an incident that was reported to the department. The incident that occurred on 04/19/2024, was reported to the Department on 04/22/2024, via telephone. The facility reported the Unusual Incident to the Department within the required 24 hours of occurrence.

LPA conducted interviews and obtained documentation during this visit.

Information reported to the Department indicated that during snack time, Staff #4 removed Child#1 from their classroom because Child#1 used their middle finger as a gesture. As a form of discipline, Staff #4 removed Child #1 from their classroom without consent from Staff #1. Staff#4 disclosed that they took Child#1 to Staff # 3 and told Child #1 tell Staff #3 what finger they gestured with. Staff #3 stated Child#1 was biting the side of their finger, tears on their face saying "I want my mommy."

Based on information LPA obtained from interviews conducted, written statements and statement of admission from Staff#4, it was determined that the personal rights of Child #1 were violated when Child #1 was removed from their classroom during snack time as a form of discipline for gesturing with their middle finger. This was an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. ---Page 1 of 2
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/31/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: VAUGHN STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890451
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024
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A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was provided during this visit.

The Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Sheila Taylor-Hardy, Principal.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilia Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2024 02:07 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Lilia Hernandez On 05/31/2024 at 12:50 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VAUGHN STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890451

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/14/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)

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Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse...
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Per Principal, Personal Rights Regulation will be reviewed with staff, submit a signed attendance sheet of all attendees and copy of agenda. Staff #4 will retake AB1207 mandated reporter training for child care providers, Staff #4 roles and responsibilities will be reviewed, and Staff #4 will sign an acknowledgement understanding roles and responsibilities. Corrections will be submitted to LPA via email by POC due date.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews conducted and disclosures made indicating that Staff #4 stated that they indeed removed Child#1 from their classroom during snack time as a form of discipline for gesturing with their middle finger without consent of Staff#1 which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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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:Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lilia Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/31/2024


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