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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197407666
Report Date: 09/10/2024
Date Signed: 09/10/2024 03:51:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/10/2024 03:51 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	AMERICAN MARTYRS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197407666
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARA ZEPEDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1705 LAUREL AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 802-8149
CITY:	MANHATTAN BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90266
CAPACITY: 61	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61	CENSUS: 54	DATE:	09/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Marcela Carlock, Lead Teacher		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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On 9/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. Licensing Program Analyst met with Lead Teacher, Marcela Carlock and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Licensing Program Analyst observed and inspected 4 classrooms.
Red Room - 3 children with 1 staff member.
Yellow Room - 17 children with 3 staff member.
Blue Room - 15 children with 3 staff member.
Green Room -19 children with 3 staff member.

The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and cleaning supplies are located outside in a locked storage area. Medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children in care. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the facility. LPA observed a carbon monoxide that was tested and working properly.

Furniture, materials, and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, and pointed parts. Floors in the classrooms are clean, safe and in good condition. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, and pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment have sand and material to absorb falls. Children utilize a drinking water fountain that is readily available outdoors. 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: AMERICAN MARTYRS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407666
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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LPA conducted a Health and Safety inspection of the kitchen, and all kitchen food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. The facility provides am/pm snacks. Snack menus are posted weekly on the parent board.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Facility was able to provide documentation that at least one person is trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid and present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 preschool children. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Parents sign their child in/out of the facility using sign in/out sheets located at each classroom.

LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files to be complete, records contain documentation of meeting qualification requirements and immunizations.

CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline. 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 child care 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).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: AMERICAN MARTYRS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407666
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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Lead Teacher 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.

Lead Teacher 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 and the Lead Teacher discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide 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.

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 1, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection and technical advisory discussed.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to Marcela Carlock. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/10/2024 03:51 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Loyce Phillips On 09/10/2024 at 02:55 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: AMERICAN MARTYRS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197407666
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review and interview statement the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Lead Testing has not been completed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/10/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will conduct Lead Testing and send results to LPA by POC date.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in several staff did not have current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/20/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	All staff will complete Mandated Reporter Training and send Certificates to LPA by POC date.

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:

Karren Starks

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Loyce Phillips

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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