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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408649
Report Date: 10/06/2022
Date Signed: 10/06/2022 05:54:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/06/2022 05:54 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDCFACILITY NUMBER:
197408649
ADMINISTRATOR:MONICA MORENOFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1600 W. IMPERIAL HIGHWAYTELEPHONE:
(323) 241-5003
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 10DATE:
10/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:07 AM
MET WITH:Marcella McKnight- DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keyona Scott, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the Child Care Center on 10/06/2022. LPA conducted facility risk assessment with Director via telephone at 10:31 AM. LPA met with Director, Marcella McKnight at 10:43 AM and was guided on a tour inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed proper teacher to infant ratios. At approximately 10:53 AM, LPA observed four (4) infants in the infant classroom (Purple Bamboo) with three (3) teachers and six (6) infants with four (4) teachers on the infant outdoor play yard. All Adults present, working and or volunteering at the Center have a criminal record clearance or exemption.

This is an infant center that serves infants ages twelve (12) months to two (2) years old. The Child Development Center is located on Los Angeles Southwest College campus. There is also an active preschool (facility# 191870900) located on the premises and a school-age program (facility# 191805372) that is currently inactive. Operation hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

PHYSICAL PLANT
All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consist of one classroom and a napping room. LPA observed cubbies with infants names at the entrance of the infant room, outlet covers over the electrical outlets, table and chair sets, kitchen play sets, indoor gymnasium apparatus, infant sofa, books, blocks, baby dolls, music instruments and other age-appropriate playthings in the infant room. LPA observed napping cots and two play yards in the infant napping room.

The facility was kept clean, neat and orderly. LPA observed two (2) toilets, one (1) urinal, three (3) sinks, in which one was out of order, in the infant restroom. LPA observed toilets, urinal and sinks to be safe, sanitary and functioning. All poisons and hazardous items are stored in upper cabinets and inaccessible to infants in care. All floors are clean and safe. LPA observed the classroom and all kitchen areas and/or food preparation areas clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents and/or any other vermin, flies, gnats and other insects.PAGE 1
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keyona Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2022
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: LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408649
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2022
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Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids.

Outdoor play area is located adjacent to the infant room. Outdoor play equipment is in safe condition and is 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. LPA observed kitchen play set, infant slide and other age appropriate equipment. There is adequate shade area in the infant outdoor play area. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors.

INFANT PROGRAM
Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment meets the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) 101439.1 (a) - (f). Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility and meets the requirements of CCR 101438.3 (a) - (e).

The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required in CCR 101416.5 (a) - (e). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g).

FACILITY RECORDS

There is at least one person present at facility that is trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Per file review, LPA observed completion of Mandated Reporter training certificate in staff's files reviewed.



LPA reviewed two staff files of the following personnel records during today's inspection: Staff Qualifications; Proof of immunization of measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap) and influenza; Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification; TB clearance or risk assessment; LIC 503 (Health Screening Report); LIC 508 (Criminal Record Statement); LIC 9108 (Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse); Mandated Reporter Training Certificate; LIC 9052 (Employee Rights)

LPA reviewed two (2) infant's files of the following children's records: LIC 613A (Personal Rights); Admission Agreement; LIC 701 (Physician's Report); LIC 995 (Notification of Parents' Rights); LIC 627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment); Immunization Record PAGE 2
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keyona Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
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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: LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408649
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2022
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LPA observed the following during today's inspection:
  • Facility License
  • PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System Poster
  • LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan
  • LIC 613A- Personal Rights
  • PUB 393- Notification of Parents' Rights

LPA reviewed the following documents during today's inspection:
  • Verification of Disaster Fire Drills: Per review, last fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 09/16/2022.
  • Daily Activity Schedule
  • Sign In/Out Sheets
  • Menus

LPA provided Director with the following form for review and completion:
  • LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist

LPA identified the following locations during today's inspection:
  • Medication Storage Area for Children Requiring Permissible Medical Services
  • Functioning Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Alarm(s) and Fire Extinguisher(s)


The following was thoroughly discussed:
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice
(USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301
(voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm PAGE 3
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keyona Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
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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: LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CDC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408649
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2022
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

The facility was operating in substantial compliance during today’s inspection on 10/06/2022. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Marcella McKnight.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keyona Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2022
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