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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418442
Report Date: 11/14/2024
Date Signed: 11/14/2024 03:54:03 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/04/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20240904143431
FACILITY NAME:LOVE THYSELF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197418442
ADMINISTRATOR:CHERYL M. MUHAMMADFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10411 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 755-6151
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 26DATE:
11/14/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:CHERYL MUHAMMAD, DIRECTOR/LICENSEETIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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LICENSE: Facility is operating beyond terms and conditions of their license
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 11/14/2024, (Licensing Program Analyst) LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings on the above allegation. LPA Clayton was greeted by Licensee Cheryl Muhammad. LPA Clayton toured the CCC for a Health and Safety inspection and observed 24 children being supervised and cared for by 5 fingerprint cleared staff.

On 09/04/2024 ESCCRO received a complaint alleging that the facility is operating beyond terms and conditions of their license.

On 09/10/2024 LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced inspection where LPA Clayton advised licensee of the complaint allegations, toured the facility for a Health and Safety inspection, interviewed staff and children, reviewed children files and obtained a copy of the Childcare facility Roster.

On 10/02/2024 LPA Clayton returned to the CCC and conducted additional file reviews.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20240904143431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: LOVE THYSELF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418442
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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LPA Clayton conducted a full investigation, which included facility visits, conducting interviews with the Reporting Party (complainant), interviews with staff, and children’s file reviews. Based on LPAs interviews and documents obtained, it was determined that there was a child in attendance at the CCC who’s age did not met the conditions and limitations as specified on the Child Care Center License therefore the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

A Type B Deficiency is cited in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes see LIC 9099D).

An exit interview was conducted, the report and Appeal Rights were reviewed and provided to Director/Licensee Cheryl Muhammad.

LPA Clayton posted report and the Notice of Site visit which is remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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Control Number 30-CC-20240904143431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: LOVE THYSELF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418442
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/22/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
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Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status 101161(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee will ensure that all children enrolled and/or in attendance at the CCC met the age requirement as specified on the licensee and that there is documentation in the childrens file to confirm that they meet the requirement.
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 LPA Claytons record review and interviews which determined that there was a child enrolled and in attendance at the CCC who’s age did not met the conditions and limitations as specified on the License which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Licensee will take the Child Care Center Orientation and provide LPA Clayton with the certificate and a wriiten Declaration of her understanding that no child shall be present in the Center until after the child has reached their 2nd birthday, no later than November 22, 2024.
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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: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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