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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493299
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 05:46:09 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:FOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197493299
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LIZBETH RUIZ TORRESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10201 WEST PICO BLVD. BLDG.102TELEPHONE:
(310) 369-7212
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90064
CAPACITY: 74TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 74CENSUS: 27DATE:
03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Lizbeth Ruiz Torres DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:30 PM
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On 03/03/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by facility director, Lizbeth Ruiz Torres

Facility operates Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. LPA toured the preschool classrooms and outdoor yard. LPA observed 27 children and 7 staff members providing care and supervision. Facility is licensed to care for children ages 2 years old to 5 years old for a max capacity of 62 preschoolers and 12 toddlers ages 18 months to 36 months of age. Preschool program has an infant program on site( 197493300).

LPA verified that all adults present in the facility have obtained criminal record clearances and are associated to the facility.

Staff was observed operating within proper ratios. Classrooms were observed and inspected. Classrooms were observed with age-appropriate materials and a variety of manipulatives. Classrooms were observed to have fine and gross motor activities centers. Children’s cubbies were observed in the space. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

Facility is open to enroll children that might need incidental medical services. Medication, if needed, is stored in the perspective child’s classroom, stored in the classrooms emergency bag pack, inaccessible to the children in care as well as in the director’s office. LPA reviewed medication storage and LIC required forms with director. LPA reminded facility to ensure that all medication is stored with all necessary LIC forms. All prescription and nonprescription medication shall be centrally stored in accordance with the following requirements: medication shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to the children in care and each container shall have an unaltered label. LPA observed one epinephrine injection in preschool classroom that was expired, Type B citation was issued and Director agrees to request an updated medication and submit proof to LPA via email.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: FOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493299
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored in classroom cabinets, away from the children in care. Director confirmed that facility has a designated custodial staff that cleans and disinfects after hours.

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.

Facility provides AM and PM snacks and lunch. LPA observed menu posted in the lobby and classrooms. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. Director stated that parents received menu information via Mybrightday, online application in addition to the paper copy that is provided.

All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Water is readily available to children in care. Director confirmed that Brita pitchers, water bottles are available for all classrooms. Children are encourage to bring their own refillable water bottles and teachers assist children in refilling their water bottles as needed.

LPA observed all toilets and hand washing facilities. LPAs observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Toilets flush properly, toilets and sinks are reachable by the children in care. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Parent board was observed with all necessary posting in the front lobby of the facility.

The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. 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.

Facility was observed with a centralized sprinkler system and fire alarm. Working fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detector were observed in the space. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered. Director confirmed that Fox Fire Department and security team test smoke and carbon monoxide detector and every 6 months fire extinguishers are tested.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: FOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493299
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained during today’s inspections.

At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA discussed the importance of making sure all Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is EMSA approved. LPA reviewed 6 staff files and observed files to be complete with all the necessary requirements such as Mandated Reporter Training certificate, educational qualifications and Health Screening. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 6 files complete with immunization record and all necessary CCL documents.

The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

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.


Facility representative 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: FOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493299
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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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.

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 Lizbeth Ruiz Torres 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.

1 deficiency was cited during today’s inspection in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Please see LIC 809D for reference.

Upon on receipt of this report, the Director/Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.

An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Lizbeth Ruiz Torres. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Director, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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Created By: Judy Laureano On 03/03/2025 at 11:57 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: FOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493299

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(3)(A)
Health-Related Services
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having expired medication, Epinephrine injections, in preschool classroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/07/2025
Plan of Correction
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Director agrees to request current epinephrine injection for student.
Section Cited
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025


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