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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494626
Report Date: 07/11/2023
Date Signed: 07/11/2023 05:43:08 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/14/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Dalicia Adkins
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230414153915
FACILITY NAME:FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEAFACILITY NUMBER:
197494626
ADMINISTRATOR:WEST, TRACIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6700 W. 83RD STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 227-9613
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 19DATE:
07/11/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Tracie West TIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Facility is out of ratio
Personal Rights-Staff are not properly cleaning classrooms
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On 7/11/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dalicia Adkins conducted an unannounced complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations and to deliver findings. LPA met with director Tracie West, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Director guided LPA Adkins on a tour of the facility, LPA observed two staff supervising nineteen preschool children.

On 4/18/2023 during initial complaint visit LPA interviewed staff, collected and reviewed Infant roster, activity schedule and other supportive records. Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews no evidence was revealed to approve or disapprove the allegations of facility is out of ratio and staff are not propertly cleaning classrooms.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/14/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Dalicia Adkins
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230414153915

FACILITY NAME:FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEAFACILITY NUMBER:
197494626
ADMINISTRATOR:WEST, TRACIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6700 W. 83RD STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 227-9613
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 19DATE:
07/11/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Tracie West TIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Personal Rights-Staff are not disposing of expired foods
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On 7/11/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dalicia Adkins conducted an unannounced complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation to deliver findings. LPA met with director Tracie West, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, LPA observed two teachers supervising nineteen preschool children.

On 4/18/2023 during initial complaint visit LPA interviewed staff, conducted observations, and requested supportive records. On 6/28/2023 at 10:32 am LPA Adkins observed expired item in the refrigerator in the preschool classroom. LPA confirmed with director that the item was expired. Director immediately disposed of expired item.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 30-CC-20230414153915
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023
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Although LPA observed other non-expired items available for consumption, no expired items should be in the refrigerator as it is health concern for children in care and is a violation of children personal rights.

Based on interview and observation it has been determined that the allegation of staff not disposing of expired food is found to be substantiated. Meaning the preponderance of evidence standard has been met.

In accordance with California Code of Child Care Title 22 regulation this facility is cited (1) deficiency. 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. This is a type B violation that which poses potential health and safety risk to children in care. Refer to LIC 9099 D page.

LPA discussed Proof of Correction (POC) with director. Director agreed to create a refrigerator check and cleaning plan. Director will submit a copy to LPA by July 18, 2023 via email.

This report reviewed with licensee and appeal rights given. Exit interview conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230414153915
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/11/2023
Section Cited
CCR
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101223 Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations...to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Director immediately disposed of expired item. Director agreed to create a refrigerator check and cleaning plan. Director will submit plan to LPA by July 18, 2023 via email.
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Based on interview and observation director did not ensure there are no expired items in the refrigerator, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230414153915
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2023
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Although the allegation(s) may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations is are found to be unsubstantiated.

This report reviewed with director and copy given. A notice of site visit given and must be posted for 30 days. Appeals rights given and exit interview conducted.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2023
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