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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494093
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 09/25/2024 12:55:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/25/2024 12:55 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:PACE - FIRST STEPSFACILITY NUMBER:
197494093
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BELLO, CARLOSFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:14420 CRENSHAW BLVDTELEPHONE:
(424) 266-9688
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90249
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 9DATE:
09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Amanda Velasquez- Assistant DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 09/25/2024 Licensing Program Analyst Doris Whitmore and Judy Laureano made an announced visit to Pace- First Steps Headstart for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Licensee Initiated inspection to ensure the health, safety, and personal rights as required by Tittle 22 and CA Health and Safety Codes. LPA's met with Assistant Director Amanda Velasquez and observed 9 children and 5 staff members providing care and supervision.

The licensee is requesting to care for 16 toddlers 18 months to 36 months only. The licensee does not wish to change the capacity for the facility.
LPA's inspected and measured two classrooms and outdoor space.
Fire Clearance was completed by Inspector Judkins on 8/27/24 and received at the ESCCRO on 9/5/2024.
The following was observed: Age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and toys. Facility was observed with changing table area and children size toilets and sinks. LPA's observed 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The childcare center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well being of the children. Floor of the classrooms have a surface that is safe and clean. A comfortable temperature for children was observed.
There were no hazardous conditions in the outdoors area, cushioning was observed under all climbing structures. The yard was observed with two area to accommodate children ages 18 months to 36 months. LPA's discussed with Assistant Director the importance of ensuring age-appropriate outdoor equipment is used accordingly. LPA's observed the large climbing apparatus with a label that reflect the ages intended for use. Large apparatus is only for 2 years old to 12 years old.
Classroom Measurements:
Classroom 1- 554.81 divided by 35 sq. ft= 15
Classroom 2-503.07divided by 35 sq. ft= 14
Outdoor Space= 3062.42divided by 75 sq. ft= 40
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/25/2024
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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: PACE - FIRST STEPS
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494093
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024
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Application request will be reviewed with Licensing Program Manager for final resolution Pending Manager approval.

Exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director, Amanda Velasquez, and a copy of the report and Notice of Site Visit was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024
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