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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416279
Report Date: 01/26/2023
Date Signed: 01/26/2023 01:54:51 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/25/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Denise Gibbs
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20230125112045

FACILITY NAME:NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197416279
ADMINISTRATOR:PAIGE SOLOMONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2313 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(323) 732-5439
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90018
CAPACITY:58CENSUS: 19DATE:
01/26/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Peyton Solomon, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Licensee does not maintain facility clean and sanitary
Licensee does not maintain facility free from hazards
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On January 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Denise Gibbs and Franchesca White conducted an unannounced inspection and met with Director Peyton Solomon. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by facility staff.

There were 19 children and 7 staff present when the visit began.

During investigation, LPAs observed the facility, conducted interviews and obtained pertinent documentation. LPAs confirmed in Pre-k 4/5 there were three unsecured wood planks propped up in the beams of the ceiling. Staff removed wood planks and discarded them during inspection. The carpet in the main classroom had dirt all around the edges and throughout the carpet. Carpet also was observed to have debris scattered throughout. Carpet was removed during inspection and replaced. LPAs observed loose wires from the television in the nap room close to the ground accessible to children. Wires were temporarily blocked my unused cots making them inaccessible to children. ------------------Page 1
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 54-CC-20230125112045
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416279
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2023
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POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/10/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
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101238(a) Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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Wood planks were removed, wires in the nap room were made inaccessible and carpet was removed during inspection. New carpets were purchased and put in place during inspection.
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Based on observation the licensee did not ensure the facility was clean, safe and sanitary. This poses a potential 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 54-CC-20230125112045
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NU BUILDING BLOCKS DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416279
VISIT DATE: 01/26/2023
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Based on the available information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds, are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Director. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Director Peyton Solomon, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/26/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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