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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494670
Report Date: 09/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/02/2024 08:18:58 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/02/2024 08:18 AM - 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:	RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494670
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	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: 11	DATE:	09/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:37 PM
MET WITH:	Felicia Keene		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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On 9/30/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced Required / Annual Inspection for the above-named Infant Child Care Center. Center is licensed for 20 infant children, ages 0 thru 2 years of age. LPA met with Director Felicia Keene. LPA Richmond toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 11 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 4 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 6:00pm. CCC provides meals, snacks and water.

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. LPA reviewed the sign in/ sign out sheets located on the front counter of the facility. LPA observed children being signed in using signatures and times. 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 Richmond conducted a Health and Safety inspection of the kitchen, and food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Open food containers are labeled and dated appropriately. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

There is one crib present for each infant in care. Cribs are free of all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. Cribs are free of objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. All bedding used for only the child assigned. All soiled bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled. Soiled bedding shall be placed in a suitable container and made inaccessible to infants until washed.

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. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

LPA Richmond observed 2 (two) fully charged 2A:10B:C fire extinguishers in the classroom and kitchen. The carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are wired to the Pull Fire Alarm system. The Fire Alarm system was last inspected and tested in March 2024. page 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024

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: RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494670
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024

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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. 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.

CCC provides all meals, snacks, and water. Formula is supplied by parents. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

LPA Richmond reviewed 6 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 Richmond reviewed 4 personnel files and observed files to be in compliance including immunizations for personnel in childcare, and CPR/First Aid.

CCC COMPLETED LEAD TESTING on 03/01/2022 AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES were found. LPA Richmond verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Director provided LPA with print out of lead testing results for file.

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 - IMS. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen over the refrigerator.
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/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024

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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: RISING STARS ACADEMY - INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494670
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024

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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.

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, no deficiencies cited today.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Felicia Keene.
Appeal rights printed and reviewed with Director Felicia Keene.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024

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