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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495363
Report Date: 04/26/2024
Date Signed: 04/26/2024 03:45:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/26/2024 03:45 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE STARS LEARN & PLAY CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495363
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ASMA SIDDIQUI		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	18909 CRENSHAW BL		TELEPHONE:	(424) 376-8950
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90504
CAPACITY: 41	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	04/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:46 AM
MET WITH:	Asam Siddiqui/ Owner/Lisensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:17 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 4/26/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to the Little Stars Learn and Play Center for the purpose of adding an infant component to an existing license (197495228), The center will be converted to a single licensed facility (197495363). The licensee is requesting to increase the centers capacity from 37 children to 41, consisting of 12 infants (6 wks. - 24 months), 7 toddlers (18 - 36 months) and 22 preschoolers (2yrs. - entry into first grade). There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 2/20/2024 by Inspector Richard Fick of the Torrance Fire Departments Fire Prevention Unit. All areas of the single story facility were inspected according to the provided facility sketch date stamped 2/8/2024. The Following was observed: Rooms 1,3 and 4 will be dedicated to the preschool component; these rooms are located; room #1, in the front entry ,room #3, in the middle section directly behind room 1, and room #4, the last room on the left side of the building, near the main play yard. Room 2 will be dedicated to the toddler component; this room is located to the left of the entry area on the left of the directors office. Room 5 will be dedicated to the Infant component; this room is the last room on the right side of the building. There were no deficiencies observed in the above classrooms.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2024

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: LITTLE STARS LEARN & PLAY CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495363
	VISIT DATE: 04/26/2024

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The following observations and measurements were taken of the indoors activity space:

Preschool's indoor capacity measured 699.04 for a total of 19 children, with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. The restroom is located in room # 3.

Toddler's indoor capacity measured 263.12 for a total of 7 children, with 1 toilet,1 sink and a changing table within arms reach of a sink. The restroom is located directly in front of the toddler room entry, by the directors office.

Infants indoor capacity measured 717.86 for a total of 9 infants, with 1 toilet, 1 sink (sink is inside of the classroom near the changing table). The restroom is located inside the infant room, the restroom can be entered through the preschool's restroom, the licensee shall make the restroom inaccessible to the preschool children. LPA observed 2 cribs during todays visit, LPA did not observe evacuation wheels on the cribs. LPA did not observe a barricade separating the napping area.
LPA explained per: Title 22, section 101438.3 (2) Moveable walls or partitions, if used, shall be at least four feet high; shall be constructed of sound-absorbing material; and shall be designed to minimize the risk of injury to infants. The area that the licensee intends to use for the napping space measured 11.11 X 6.7, LPA will return to remeasure this area once the barricade is in place, the licensee also intends to add 2 additional cribs.

The following was observed of the outdoor activity space:

Preschool/toddler outdoor activity space equals 1782.49 for a total of 23 children, these areas consist of the large yard on the left side of the building and a smaller section in the rear of the building, to the gate that separates the infant yard. The licensee has an existing waiver for shared outdoor activity space.

Infant outdoor activity area measured 717.86 for a total of 9 children. This space is gated and located along the right side of the building.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2024

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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: LITTLE STARS LEARN & PLAY CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495363
	VISIT DATE: 04/26/2024

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Based on today's observations and measurements the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of: 9 infants, 7 toddlers and 19 preschool children, determined by the indoor measurements and pending the following recommendations:

1. Napping area to be barricaded
2. Outdoor water hose faucet shall be made inaccessible to children in care, can cause a safety issue
3. Evacuation wheels shall be added to at least 2 cribs
4. Remove window shutters from playhouse on the infant yard, obstruction to supervision.
Licensee was reminded for regulations regarding infant care; please reference Title 22 Child Care Centers, sub-chapter 2.

The following items were discussed:
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2024

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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: LITTLE STARS LEARN & PLAY CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495363
	VISIT DATE: 04/26/2024

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CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE,
LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.
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/. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Five
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
An exit interview was conducted and this report was discussed and provided to Asma Siddiqui - Licensee

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/26/2024

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