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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494332
Report Date: 05/14/2024
Date Signed: 05/14/2024 05:02:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/14/2024 05:02 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:	CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - HAWTHORNE PLAZA		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494332
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CARDENAS, LAURA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4300-A W. 120TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(323) 421-1100
CITY:	HAWTHORNE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90250
CAPACITY: 116	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 112	CENSUS: 79	DATE:	05/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:06 AM
MET WITH:	Davida Brown- Site Supervisor		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:05 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 05/14/2024 at 8:06 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Doris Whitmore and Tyra Chavies made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required 3-year inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor Davida Brown and toured the Facility has two indoors and outdoors. LPA observed proper care and supervision during this inspection. LPA observed 79 children indoors with proper teacher/child ratios. There was a total of 21 staff at the time of the visit. All center staff that was present during today’s visit has criminal record clearances and are associated to the designated license number. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 8:00a.m.-4: 30p.m.LPA observed all postings requirements for operation on the postings board LIC203A- License, LIC610A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148- Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, PUB394-Notification of Parents Rights Poster, LIC613A- Personal Rights, PUB-269- Car Seat Law, Menus, Activity Schedule, Roster. Waiver was posted next to facility license. LPA observed operable smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, LPA Whitmore detector and carbon monoxide due Fully charged fire extinguishers, and fully stocked First Aid Kits were observed. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment was observed to be clean and in good condition. Storage for children’s belongings. A sufficient supply of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, was observed. All trash cans had tight fitting lids. The facility roster was up to date. The isolation area was inspected and located in the office. Drinking water is readily available and trash cans with tight fitting lids were outside observed in the classrooms. Sign in/out were reviewed and facility roster. Documentation of current Fire & Earthquake drill was observed and up to date. The emergency disaster plan is updated and reflects the current operation. The outdoor area was inspected. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA did not observe any debris or hazards that would pose an immediate risk to children in care. LPA observed an age-appropriate climbing apparatus with proper cushioning beneath and properly secured. LPA observed shade in the outdoor play area.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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: CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - HAWTHORNE PLAZA	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494332
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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Drinking water is made available during outdoor and indoor play area. Facility has an indoor play area as well.No bodies of water were observed on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises LPA Whitmore and Chavies reviewed 10 Children’s records. LPA Whitmore reviewed 21 staff records were found complete. All staff had current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates. There are at least two people certified in CPR and First Aid. LPA’S observed the kitchen to be clean and equipped with a sufficient supply for meals. Breakfast /Snack/lunch menus were posted. Breakfast was delivered the day before and lunch and snacks were delivered daily from Tender Loving Care catering. Food and snack items are properly stored. The food preparation area was toured. Allergy list is located in the classroom and the kitchen.Meals are delivered daily from Tender loving Care. The kitchen area which is made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and equipped with a sufficient supply for meals. There were no cleaning compound compounds stored with the utensils. The facility serves breakfast, lunch, and snack. Proper food storage was observed. Food and snack items are properly stored. Allergy list posted in each classroom and the kitchen.

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

Davida Brown 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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Lead testing was done 10/4/2023 byWeck Laboratories, Inc
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Donia Leland and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Davida Brown

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

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: CRYSTAL STAIRS HEAD START - HAWTHORNE PLAZA	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494332
	VISIT DATE: 05/14/2024

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resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Davida Brown of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

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

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Davida Brown

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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