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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494670
Report Date: 12/16/2021
Date Signed: 12/16/2021 02:33:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/16/2021 02:33 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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494670
ADMINISTRATOR:	KEENE, FELECIA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	1851 IMPERIAL HWY		TELEPHONE:	(310) 324-5800
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90047
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS:	DATE:	12/16/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:12 AM
MET WITH:	Felecia Keene, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell conducted an unannounced Annual Required- 1 year inspection. LPA met with Felecia Keene, Director, who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This is an infant program which consists of one classroom and napping room. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is preschool program with facility number on the premises as well. Children's sign in/out sheets were reviewed. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Census were taken LPA observed 7 infants in care with 2 qualified Infant teachers.

PHYSICAL PLANT

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are located in the kitchen on a high shelve. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

Outdoor 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2021

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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494670
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2021

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INFANT PROGRAM

Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment meets the requirements of 101439.1 (a) - (f). Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility, and meets the requirements of 101438.3 (a) - (e).

The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required in 101416.5 (a) - (e). A fully qualified teacher is directly supervising no more than 12 infants. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. Individual Feeding Plans are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101427 (b)(1) - (5). Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101419.2 (a)-(b) and 101419.3 (a). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g).

Parents of infants provide food and bottles for children enrolled in program. LPA observed all bottles and food to be labeled with children’s names. Per director the director's office is used as an isolation area for ill children.
FACILITY RECORDS

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed.

In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2021

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494670
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2021

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Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on November 23rd 2021.

Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Infants 0-12 months bring their own food. Infants 12-24 months have an option to participate in a hot lunch program or they can bring their own lunch. The facility provides AM and PM snack.

The facility shall ensure that each infant is never left unattended, and is under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times;

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2021

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494670
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2021

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Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 licensee [facility representative] 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.

Notice of Site Visit

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

Exit Interview

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Felecia Keene.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2021

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