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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419865
Report Date: 12/09/2024
Date Signed: 12/09/2024 12:12:19 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:RIGHT STEP ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197419865
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NAZLIKIAN, KNARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:11432 VANOWEN STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 747-2026
CITY:NORTH HOLLYWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91605
CAPACITY: 130TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 130CENSUS: 97DATE:
12/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:20 AM
MET WITH:Knar Nazlikian, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan conducted an unannounced Required - 3 year inspection. LPA met with Knar Nazlikian, Director, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program serving up to 130 children. The facility's hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The facility is currently utilizing 10 classrooms. The facility consists of ten classrooms, Director's office, and a play yard. Director's office used as isolation area for sick children. LPA observed 97 children in care being supervised by 17 staff members (8 teachers and 9 aides) during this inspection. LPA verified that all adults present in the facility have obtained criminal record clearances and are associated to the facility. LPA reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet to verify the census. Facility is operating within capacity limitations. LPA reviewed the sign in and sign out records to verify the census. LPA observed 13 children in Room A1 supervised by two staff, 11 children in Room A2 supervised by two staff, 12 children in Room A3 supervised by two staff, 13 children in Room B1 supervised by two staff, 13 children in Room B2 supervised by two staff, 11 children in Room B3 supervised by two staff, 11 children in Room C1 supervised by two staff, and 13 children in Room C2 supervised by two staff. There are no bodies of water on the premises during the visit. LPA observed the following postings by the Director's office: License, LIC 613A, the PUB 393, Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan with the telephone number of the local health department, information on child passenger restraint systems (PUB269). Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/09/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RIGHT STEP ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419865
VISIT DATE: 12/09/2024
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The bathrooms and toileting areas were inspected, there are sufficient toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Toilets flush properly, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. Bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom areas.

The facility provides two snacks and lunch. Menus are posted. There is a full service kitchen on site. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, sink and microwave oven. The kitchen has cold and hot running water. The kitchen is off limits to children in care. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Drinking water is readily available in each classroom. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors via pitchers. There are first aid supplies in each classroom and Director's office. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in Director's office. There is a cot available for each ill child. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children. Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. LPA observed cots available for each child. Cots are being sanitized once a week. Bedding is stored separately. Napping children are properly supervised within ratios.

Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. The facility has seven functioning fire extinguishers (serviced on 10/17/2024), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Facility was observed to be operating within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff trained in CPR and Pediatric/Infant First Aid. Medication and Discipline policies were discussed. LPA conducted a Children's Records Review for completeness and to ensure children have proper forms such as Identification and Emergency forms, Immunization records, Health History, Personal Rights, Parents Rights on file. The children's roster was available and current.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RIGHT STEP ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419865
VISIT DATE: 12/09/2024
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Staff records were reviewed to ensure the following: Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, education credits required, current CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices, proof of immunization against pertussis and measles and influenza and/or flu declination, Mandated Reporter training. Staff do not have current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates, two staff do not have Health-Screening reports in staff files, two staff do not have proof of education credits.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.



Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. .
LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
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Created By: Silva Garibyan On 12/09/2024 at 11:35 AM
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: RIGHT STEP ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419865

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA interview and record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. Licensee did not have proof of lead testing requirement being completed at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Director will provide proof to LPA via email by POC date.
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.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Director's and staff's mandated reporter training had expired in 2023, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Director will ensure all staff have completed the mandated reporter training and provide proof of certificates to CCL by the POC due date. LPA provided the trainining website address. www.mandatedreporterca.com
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:Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/09/2024


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Created By: Silva Garibyan On 12/09/2024 at 11:35 AM
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: RIGHT STEP ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419865

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/09/2024

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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. two staff did not have Health-screening reports on files,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Director will obtain records by POC due date of 12/23/2024.
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Section Cited
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Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (6) Documentation of the educational background, training and/or experience specified in this chapter.

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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of six staff did not have proof of education credits on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/23/2024
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Director agrees to send LPA copies of ALL qualified teacher's transcripts by 12/23/2024.
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:Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/09/2024


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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: RIGHT STEP ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419865
VISIT DATE: 12/09/2024
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A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Knar Nazlikian.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/09/2024
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