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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495340
Report Date: 08/29/2024
Date Signed: 08/29/2024 02:19:12 PM

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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:BEST OF CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197495340
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JUDY MICKENSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7422 WESTERN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 492-8041
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90047
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:32 PM
MET WITH:Judy Mickens-ApplicantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:25 PM
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On 8/29/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to the Best of Care Child Development Center for the purpose of a subsequent pre-licensing inspection, plan of correction (P.O.C.). LPA met with Judy Mickens - Applicant.

During todays inspection LPA observed the following inspection:

1. First Aid kits were available with the required essentials, tweezers, scissors, bandages, thermometer, first aid manual and ointments.
2. Mats were observed in good condition.
3. A barrier gate was added to the declining pavement in the rear outdoor activity area.
4. All interior doors were adjusted to a slower closure speed.
5. All restroom fixtures were in operable condition.
6. Shading and benches were provided in the front outdoor activity area.
7. The hot water tank was secured
8. Toys were cleaned and available
9. A thermometer was added to the refrigerator
10. A gate was added to the top of the basement stair case.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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: BEST OF CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495340
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024
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Prior to licensure the applicant shall devise a plan to ensure the entrance gate has a self latching mechanism, that will ensure the gates closes securely after entering or exiting the premises.

Based on today's inspection the facility shall be recommended for licensure, following the above correction.

An exit interview was conducted and this report was discussed and provided to Judy Mickens - applicant.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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