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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419528
Report Date: 03/01/2023
Date Signed: 03/01/2023 05:47:14 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, 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
02/15/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230215091629
FACILITY NAME:JUS KIDS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197419528
ADMINISTRATOR:VITELA, MARIANAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11211 WESTERN AVETELEPHONE:
(323) 777-0704
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY:29CENSUS: 16DATE:
03/01/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:CANDICE ADDISON, ADMINISTRATORTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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RATIO - Facility is operating out of ratio
FOOD SERVICES - Food Services are inadequate
PHYSICAL PLANT - Staff do not maintain a comfortable temperature while children are in care
QUALIFICATIONS - Facility is using unqualified staff to act as Director
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 03/01/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton arrived at the CCC to conduct the complaint investigation on the above-mentioned allegations, received by the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO). Upon arrival LPA met with teacher Esma Itzate, and teacher Bettye Staten. LPA Clayton toured the facility for a Health and Safety inspection and observed 16 children being supervised and cared for by 1 teacher. Later, Administrator Candice Addison arrived.

LPA conducted the initial inspection on 02/22/2023. A secondary inspection was conducted today, 03/01/2023 and LPA Clayton obtained Staff Personnel Files. At this point in investigation LPA has interviewed the Director, obtained pertinent documents and documented observations.

On 02/22/2023, LPA was greeted by the Pre-K Teacher and the infant teacher. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility, during the tour LPA observed the Child - teacher ratio to be out of compliance. LPA Clayton also observed and noted the temperature in the facility to be well below the regulatory guidelines. Licensee/Director join the visit 30 minutes later. Licensee stated that she had left her Office Manager as acting Director in her absence. LPA Clayton reminded licensee of the Child Care Center Director qualifications, requirements and responsibilities.

On 03/01/2023, LPA Clayton arrived at the CCC, and was greeted by Pre-K Teacher. LPA Clayton observed the Staff-infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance, and the temperature in the facility to be below the guidelines stated in the Title 22 Regulations. LPA Clayton observed the children having a breakfast of cold cereal and milk only.

see LIC 9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
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-20230215091629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: JUS KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419528
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
NARRATIVE
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During this inspection, LPA Clayton inspected the food preparation and storage area. LPA did not see the minimum foods that are required from food components.

Based on observations and interviews conducted it has been determined that the facility is not maintaining the proper Staff – infant ratio, the CCC is not providing the required food components to the children in care, the CCC is not kept at a comfortable temperature for children in care, and the Child Care Center Directors Qualifications were not met. Therefore, these allegations are deemed Substantiated. Substantiated findings mean that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

Deficiencies are being cited accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeals rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Administrator Candice Addison.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mary Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230215091629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: JUS KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419528
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/01/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
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101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.
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Improper ratios were observed, and during the inspection, parents came and picked up the children to get the CCC into the correct Teacher: child ratio.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, LPA Clayton observed 16 children in care being supervised by 1 teacher on 02/22/2023 and 03/01/2023
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The Licensee/Director and all staff will review Title 22 section 101416.5 and watch a video regarding Teacher to Child Ratios in Child Care, and submit a written statement of understanding no later than Monday, March 6, 2023.
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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: Mary Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230215091629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: JUS KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419528
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/06/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(1)(A)(1)
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101227 Food Services (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food…… shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served……. (A) REQUIREMENTS FOR MEALS:….(1)The minimum amount of food components to be served as breakfast as set forth in paragraph (a)(1) of [7 CFR, Part 226.20, Revised January 1, 1990] are as follows: ……..Vegetables and Fruits Vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s)…….
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Licensee/Director and staff will review Title 22 section 101227 and watch a video regarding Food Services with staff, write a statement of understanding and ensure the facility has the minium required food components available to children in care. Director submit statment to LPA by POC date.
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This requirement not met as evidenced by: LPA observations, LPA Clayton observed children having a breakfast of cold cereal and milk only.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
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101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (a)A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times.(1)The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C).
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Director/Licensee will ensure that the temperature in the CCC is maintaimed at the tempuratures as stated in the Title 22 regulations.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observation and interviews, LPA Clayton observed a note on the heater control directing staff "do not turn on", Licensee acknowledged telling staff not to turn on the heat, and LPA noted the temp at 61 degrees on 02/23/2023 and 03/01/2023
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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: Mary Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230215091629
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: JUS KIDS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419528
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/06/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(a)(f)
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101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (a) In addition to Section 101215, the following shall apply: (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety.
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Licensee/Director was provided with the link to the Director Qualifications form and instructed to complete and submit for approval any staff designated to act as Director in her absence.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAobservations and interviews, Licensee stated to LPA Clayton that while on vacation and in her absence, she designated her Office Manager to act as Director which poses a risk to the Health and Safety of 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: Mary Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023
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