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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494626
Report Date: 04/25/2023
Date Signed: 04/25/2023 11:20:07 AM

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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: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: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28CENSUS: 19DATE:
04/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Tracie West TIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 4/25/2023 at Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Dalicia Adkins arrived at 9:30am to conduct an unannounced case management visit. LPA met with Director Tracie West and discussed the reason for the visit. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility, LPA observed two staff supervising nineteen children.

On 4/20/23 LPA observed four out twenty-one preschool children walking around without shoes and pants. LPA confirmed with director that children were walking around without shoes and diapers without pants. Director stated that prior to LPA arrival children had an outdoor water activity and the children clothing got soaked with water. LPA inquired about children having an extra pair of clothing, director stated that children did not have an extra pair of clothing. LPA observed water table in outdoor activity area. LPA observed wet shoes and socks nearby on a table. LPA observed three pairs of wet shoes in front of the preschool door drying. LPA discussed with director that allowing children to walk around without shoes and with diapers and no pants is a violation of personal rights. In accordance with California Code of Child Care Title 22 regulation this facility is cited (1) deficiency.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2023
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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023
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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, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. This is a type A violation that which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. Refer to Licensing Report LIC 9099 D.

As Proof of Correction (POC) director agreed to submit declaration (LIC 855) acknowledging of children personal rights Copy of declaration will be submitted to LPA via email by 4/28/2023. Director and staff will take training on child care center water play and send LPA a signed roster of completed training to LPA via email by 4/28/2023.

Upon receipt of this report, the licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any licensing report documenting a type "A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The acknowledgment of Receipt LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child's file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). This report reviewed with director and copy given. Copy of Appeal Right given, notice of site visit given and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
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Created By: Dalicia Adkins On 04/25/2023 at 09:53 AM
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: FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494626

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
04/25/2023
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, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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director agreed to submit declaration (LIC 855) acknowledging of children personal rights Copy of declaration will be submitted to LPA via email by 4/28/2023. Director and staff will take training on child care center water play and send LPA a signed roster of completed training to LPA via email by 4/28/2023.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dalicia Adkins
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023


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