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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495125
Report Date: 11/06/2023
Date Signed: 11/06/2023 06:32:11 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/30/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230830154529
FACILITY NAME:FIRST FLIGHT BY LE PETITEFACILITY NUMBER:
197495125
ADMINISTRATOR:MIRIAM KERAMATIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:9320 LINCOLN BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 568-2743
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:54CENSUS: 52DATE:
11/06/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:GABBY ROMERO, DIRECTORTIME COMPLETED:
06:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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RATIO: Facility is operating out of ratio.
LICENSE: Facility is commingling children in care.
LACK OF SUPERVISION: Staff not supervising children at all times.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 11/06/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton and LPA Wheatley conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings on the above allegation(s). LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley were greeted by Director Gabby Romero. LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley toured the CCC inside and outside for Health & Safety inspection. LPA Clayton observed 52 children, being supervised and cared for by 8 fingerprint cleared staff.

During the investigation LPA Clayton visited the CCC unannounced on 08/31/2023, 10/19/2023 11/06/2023.

On 08/31/2023, LPA Clayton toured the facility and observed LPA Clayton observed twelve 2-year-old children and five 4-year-old children in the same classroom, being supervised and instructed by the same staff.

On 11/06/2023, LPA Clayton conducted a tour of the facility, and LPA observed the Teacher - infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (1 Teacher caring for 5 infants) in room “Infant 2”.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20230830154529
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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 FLIGHT BY LE PETITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495125
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2023
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On 11/06/2023, LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley toured the facility and observed the following:
Infant Room 2 - LPA Clayton observed the Teacher - infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (1 Teacher caring for 5 infants).

“Toddler option 1 - LPA Wheatley observed the Teacher – infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (2 teachers caring for 16 toddlers).

LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley observed toddlers playing on the yard, away from the visual supervision of the teachers. LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley had to remind the teacher several times that the children were out of her eyesight, and to bring the children to an area where she could see them.

Based on LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley observation of children in care, the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Gabby Romero. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230830154529
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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 FLIGHT BY LE PETITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495125
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
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Section Cited
CCR
101416.5(b)
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101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (a) In addition to Sections 101216.3 (c), (e), (g) and (h), and notwithstanding Sections 101216.3, (a), (b), (d) and (f), the following shall apply: (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.
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Director and staff the ensure the Staff;Infant ratios are within Title 22 Regulatory Compliance at all times. Director and staff to watch the Teacher to Child Ratios in Child Care video at ccld.childcarevideos.org and provide a written declaration of understanding to LPA Clayton no later than November 16, 2023.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA Clayton observed the Teacher - infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (1 Teacher caring for 5 infants), and LPA Wheatley observed the Teacher – infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (2 teachers caring for 16 toddlers) posing an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Type A
11/06/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
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101161(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
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Director immediately separated the children into 2 different classroom per the childcare license. LPA Clayton instructed Director Gabby to stay within the specifiation stated on the License regarding the ages of the children
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton observed 12 chidren (aged 2 years) and five 4 year old children in the same classroom, being supervised and instructed by the same staff, which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
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Control Number 30-CC-20230830154529
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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 FLIGHT BY LE PETITE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495125
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/06/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
11/06/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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101229(a)(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
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Director and staff to watch the Supervising Children in Child Care Centers video at ccld.childcarevideos.org and provide a written declaration of understanding to LPA Clayton no later than Novemner 13, 2023.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley observed chidren on the play yard out of the visual supervision of the teacher and having to remind her tc bring the chidren to where she could see them, posing an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2023
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