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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493265
Report Date: 04/19/2024
Date Signed: 04/19/2024 12:01:01 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

Document Has Been Signed on 04/19/2024 12:01 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	RISING STARS ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493265
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KRISTINA MITCHELL		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	13703 PRAIRIE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 324-5800
CITY:	HAWTHORNE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90250
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	04/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	EARTHA DANIELS, DIRECTOR		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	10:00 AM

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On 4/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the school-age license. LPA was greeted by Director, Eartha Daniels who guided LPA on a tour of the facility both inside and outside.

Per Director, the school age program is currently not operating and elected not to go inactive. The facility has a private school affidavit on file.

LPA observed the program to only be operating for their private school program. LPA did not observe any infants or preschoolers in the school age classrooms.

LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. LPA observed 2 classrooms in the school age program. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, 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. All toilets and hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors Areas around high climbing equipment, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Staff and children records were not review due to the program not having enrollment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: RISING STARS ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493265
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2024

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Facility 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed on 09/16/2023 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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/.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility Director, Eartha Daniels.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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