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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408023
Report Date: 10/07/2022
Date Signed: 10/07/2022 06:23:34 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:TURNINGPOINT SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197408023
ADMINISTRATOR:SHARON COXFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8780 NATIONAL BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(310) 841-2505
CITY:CULVER CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90232
CAPACITY: 72TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 56DATE:
10/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Sharon CoxTIME COMPLETED:
06:30 PM
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On 10/7/2022 at 1pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with director the director Sharon Cox and toured the preschool and yard only. The preschool is located on a huge school premises with elementary and middle school. The parents drop off the children at the entrance near the front parking lot and sign the children in and out. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 2:30pm. There is after care at 2:30pm.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area.

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. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

There is not a food preparation area as the children bring their lunches. There is also a hot lunch program provided by a third party company OK LA. All extra 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. Drinking water is provided by drinking fountains. The children each bring a water bottle from home.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022
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Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility does have one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

At least one staff member (the director and other staff) trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is always present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA observed more staff supervising than required.

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. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were incomplete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. At least two staff did not have completed mandated reporter training. Menus are not required as children bring their own lunches and snacks. LPA observed extra food on the premises.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided with an EpiPen. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. LPA explained in great detial. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Director 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, Guardian for prints, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Exit interview with director. Report was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 10/07/2022 at 05:38 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: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) and (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There were several files without the staff immunizations.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required immunizations.
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
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Based on [(observation) and (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above that there were at least two staff without mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required mandated reporter training.
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:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022


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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 10/07/2022 at 05:38 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: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which several staff did not have the required health screen report in the file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required LIC 503 health screening forms.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(l)(1)(B)
Personnel Requirements
(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above that several staff did not have the required LIC 9052 form in the files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required LIC 9052 in the files.
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:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022


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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 10/07/2022 at 05:38 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: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(b)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review) several files did not have the required transcripts showing the staff is qualified to be a teacher or teacher assistant which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required transcripts and proof of education.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(b)(1)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review) several files did not have the required transcripts showing the staff is qualified to be a teacher which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/14/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department regarding making sure every staff member has a file with their required transcripts and proof of education.
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:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022


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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 10/07/2022 at 05:38 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: TURNINGPOINT SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408023

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(d)
Personnel Records
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/10/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director/licensee will ensure that all records are available for the CCL Department representative to view during inspections. The licensee/director will send a written plan of correction by 10/10/22 stating that they understand this is required and will comply with Title 22 Regulations.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/07/2022


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