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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494624
Report Date: 09/25/2024
Date Signed: 12/30/2024 02:14:27 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/30/2024 02:14 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	ROYAL LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494624
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DURUHESIE, NDIDI		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	10206 S. DENKER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 242-8010
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90047
CAPACITY: 15	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	09/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:44 AM
MET WITH:	Ndidi Duruhesie		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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On 9/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced Required 3year Inspection for the above-named Child Care Center. Center is licensed for 15 infants, ages 0 to 2 years of age. LPA met with Director Ndidi Duruhesie. LPA Richmond toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 8 infant children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 2 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 6:00pm.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

All children are under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The CCC is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Facility is currently using online apps (Bright Wheel) for parent signatures, infant sleep plan, and infant feeding. LPA Richmond advised Director of the importance of sign in/sign out using the full first and last name of the parent/authorized representative and time of checking the child in and out daily. LPA advised the director of the importance of having a hard copy available for review.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.

LPA Richmond observed 1 (one) fully charged 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher at the entrance of the classroom. LPA Richmond observed a working carbon monoxide/ smoke detector combo in the classroom.

All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPAs inspected the classrooms and observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. During inspection LPA observed disinfectant wipes being housed on the bottom shelf of the classroom making it accessible to children in care. Type B citation cited. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024

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

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Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2024 08:48 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Ranita Richmond On 09/25/2024 at 12:57 PM

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: ROYAL LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494624
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Request Denied

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/25/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director removed hazardous items during visit and placed them in locked cabinets making them inaccessible to children in care.

Deficiency Dismissed

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)(1)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/25/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director removed hazardous items during visit and placed them in locked cabinets making them inaccessible to children in care.

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:

Ranita Richmond

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/25/2024

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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: ROYAL LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494624
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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CCC provides meals, snacks, and water for refillable bottles. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

LPA reviewed 4 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

LPA reviewed 2 personnel files. LPA reminded Director that commencing September 1, 2016 all employees must be immunized against, measles, pertussis, and flu.

CCC COMPLETED LEAD TESTING in 2023. Director provided LIC 9275 & LIC 9276. Director will locate or request duplicate ALE report with findings and provide to LPA.

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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services. No children currently in need of IMS.
LPA Richmond 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/.

Director 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.

LPA Richmond reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: ROYAL LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494624
	VISIT DATE: 09/25/2024

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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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, one citation was cited today. See LIC 809D.
Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Ndidi Duruhesie.
Appeal rights printed and reviewed with Director Ndidi Duruhesie.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
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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