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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494626
Report Date: 11/08/2024
Date Signed: 11/08/2024 03:44:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/08/2024 03:44 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:FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEAFACILITY NUMBER:
197494626
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WEST, TRACIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6700 W. 83RD STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 227-9613
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28CENSUS: 13DATE:
11/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Tracie WestTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 11/08/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced year Annual/ Required at First Friends by the sea Preschool. LPAs met with Licensee/Director, Tracie West ,and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: 310-227-9613. There were 13 children in care being supervised by 2 Staff members.

LPA Chavies toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts, indoor facility does have a wooden play structure, LPA Chavies did inform licensee that the structure will need playground floor material due to the hard flooring. The facility floors, bathrooms and classrooms meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. The facility does have a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detector and a fire detector.

AM/PM snacks are provided by the center as well as breakfast and lunch. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/08/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2024
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Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. The facility is free of flies and insects.

CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 6 children's files. All files are up to date and are in good condition.

STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 2 staff files. All staff records are update and in good condition.

· Individuals who are 18 years of age or older must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the facility will result in an immediate $500.00 dollar civil penalty and $100.00 more per day until licensee is in compliance.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2024
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Commencing September 1st, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

· New Immunization Requirement: Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1st, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint.

· New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment.

The licensee, was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Licensee was informed to call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). Licensee was informed that licensee/ any employee is to call CCL office and file an Unusual Incident Report when a child is injured at the facility. Also, Licensee was informed to send in written form (LIC 624B) to CCL Office within 7 business days.

· No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 11/08/2024
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When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN).

Per Title 22, of the California Code of Regulations, the following Technical Violations were discussed. (See LIC 9102)


An exit interview was conducted with Director, Tracie West.

A copy of this report was read and given to Director as well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Chavies
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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