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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197404606
Report Date: 03/11/2024
Date Signed: 03/11/2024 04:07:22 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELESFACILITY NUMBER:
197404606
ADMINISTRATOR:SOPHIE CARDENASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3055 OVERLAND AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 836-3464
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90034
CAPACITY: 65TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65CENSUS: 58DATE:
03/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Sophie Cardenas, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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On 3/11/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced Required / Annual Inspection for the above-named Child Care Center. Center is licensed for 65 preschool children, ages 3 years through 6 years old. LPA met with Director Sophie Cardenas. LPA Richmond toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 58 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 7 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:45pm.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.



At approximately 9:15am while touring class A, LPA observed fourteen children being supervised by 1 staff which poses an immediate Health, Safety and, Personal Rights risk to persons in care. Type A citation cited. Additional coverage via a substitute teacher arrived at approximately 10:00am.

At approximately 9:40am while touring the outdoor restroom, LPA observed cleaning solutions on shelf which poses a potential Health, Safety and, Personal Rights risk to persons in care. Type B citation cited. No children were present in the area during tour. Director made items inaccessible to children in care by placing items in locked box and placing items on the top shelf of the restroom while LPA was present.

All children are under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

LPA observed and reviewed sign in/out sheets, which were located in the entrance/lobby area.

LPA Richmond advised Director of the importance of sign in/sign out using the full first and last name of the parent/authorized representative and time of checking the child in and out daily.

Facility is open to enroll children that might need medication administered. LPA reminded facility to ensure that all medication is stored with all necessary LIC forms. All prescription and nonprescription medication shall be centrally stored in accordance with the following requirements: medication shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to the children in care, each container shall have an unaltered label. Director confirmed that medication is stored in the isolation room in a locked cabinet. Currently facility does not have any children that need medication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 03/11/2024 at 02:08 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: LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404606

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1:12 ratio was not followed/ adhered to which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/18/2024
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Director will submit a plan of action via email to LPA at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov
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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:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/11/2024


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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 03/11/2024 at 02:08 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: LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404606

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.Cleaning solutions were accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/18/2024
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Director will place cleaning solutions in a locked box on top shelf. POC complete during inspection. LPA observed.
Section Cited
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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:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/11/2024


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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404606
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024
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There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

LPA Richmond observed 4 (four) fully charged 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher in the classrooms, hallways, and kitchen. LPA Richmond observed working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Fire alarms are wired to the Pull Fire Alarm system. Carbon monoxide detectors are on a wired alarm system throughout the site. System last tested in January 2024.

All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA inspected the classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. 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. Director confirmed that the sandbox is raked daily before, during, and after school hours. During walkthrough missing wall outlet covers in K1A and library were observed. Technical violations issued. Director supplied and replaced missing wall outlet covers in the rooms while LPA was present.

Families provides all meals and water. CCC provides snacks, lunch for purchase, and water for refillable bottles.

Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

LPA Richmond reviewed 10 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

LPA Richmond reviewed 9 personnel files. LPA reminded Director that CPR/First Aid is to be EMSA approved and both CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training are to be renewed every 2 years. LPAs provided director with LIC311A and LIC125 to use as a reference when auditing files.

Site constructed in 1998. CCC DID NOT COMPLETED LEAD TESTING. PIN 12-21.1 CCP emailed to president@lyceela.org for review and completion.



Director 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404606
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2024
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS.
LPA Richmond reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA Richmond reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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 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.



Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, citations were cited today. See LIC 809D


Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Sophie Cardenas.
Appeal rights printed and reviewed with Director Sophie Cardenas.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2024
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