197495003-3-6-2023-58-CC-LSTN-CPNR5S-20230306114336

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495003
Report Date: 03/06/2023
Date Signed: 03/06/2023 11:43:47 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2023 11:43 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 NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	HONEYBEE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495003
ADMINISTRATOR:	SANDRA VALENZUELA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4042-46 W SLAUSON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 750-5168
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90043
CAPACITY: 21	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 21	CENSUS:	DATE:	03/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:12 AM
MET WITH:	SANDRA VALENZUELA, DIRECTOR		TIME COMPLETED:	11:58 AM

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On 03/06/2023 at 9:12 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced case management visit regarding Honeybee Bilingual Preschool. LPA Thompson was greeted by the Assistant Director, Heidy Quinonez and was granted entry into the facility. The director guided LPA Thompson on a tour of the facility. There were 3 teachers and 9 children present during the visit.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test.

Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 2/04/2023 exceeded allowable limit for lead. Samples testing over 5.5 ppb/ugL and above is considered an exceedance. The Purpose of today’s visit is to follow up on the lead testing results of Action Level Exceedances (ALE) and conduct an inspection.

During today’s visit LPA Thompson observed water outlets identified on facility sketch. LPA Thompson confirmed with assistant director that Outlets E& F samples were identified as exceedance of lead and shall remain inoperable. LPA observed outlet locations. LPA observed hose bib labeled F outside in the children play area, the outlet has not been shut off. LPA placed a not in use label over outlet. LPA observed outlet E located outside in an off limits area inaccessible to children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2023

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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HONEYBEE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495003
	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2023

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The outlet has a water hose attached and is used for gardening purposes only. Assistant Director agrees to cease usage of outlets pending replacement and retesting before usage begins

During today’s visit LPA collected copies of LIC 9275, LIC 9276, Facility Sketch (water faucets/outlets identified) and copy of water testing results summary. LPA Thompson took pictures of outlets.

Based on observation, interviews and sampling records it has been determined that there was a violation of Licensing Regulation The facility was cited a Type B violation 101700.3(b)(2) Please see Facility evaluation Report LIC 809D

LPA provided facility representative with Instructions for required lead testing outlined in PIN 21-21 CCP and Lead Testing Question and Answers. This PIN contains Written Directives, which have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations

For more information, go to the California Childhood. Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb or call them at (510) 620-5600. Please see Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-01-CCP for more information about lead toxicity prevention

An exit interview was conducted with the Assistant Director, Heidy Quinonez, this report was reviewed with the assistant director. The assistant director was provide with a copy of the Facility Report, notice of site visit(LIC 9213) and appeal rights.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2023 11:43 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Laticia S Thompson On 03/06/2023 at 10:56 AM

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

FACILITY NAME: HONEYBEE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495003
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/06/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/06/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101700.3(b)(2) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(2)Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlet..for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidence by	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Assitant Director agreed to cease the use of outlet E and F These outlets will not be accessible for use. Notification of letter will be sent out to parents with notification of cease of water outlets and remediation for planned for water outlets or alternative.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Lead water testing samples taken on 02/04/2023 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California for outlets labled E and F, this poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Director will send LPA a copy of the letter via email by 03/10/2023 Director will follow up with California Rural Water Association. Director will get guidance and next appropriate and final step. Director will provide LPA with guidance and corrections by 3/27/2023
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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:

Rita Ramos

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Laticia S Thompson

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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