197495386-7-22-2024-30-CC-JCHR-D67T8R-20240613143047

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495386
Report Date: 06/13/2024
Date Signed: 07/22/2024 12:11:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/22/2024 12:11 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:	BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495386
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DANIEL BROWN		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	1145 W. MANCHESTER BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(323) 422-5427
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90044
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:56 AM
MET WITH:	Daniel Brown - Owner		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:42 PM

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THIS REPORT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CORRECT OUTDOOR SQUARE FOOTAGE, AND RESTRICTION STATEMENT ON PAGE 5...............................................................................
On 6/13/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Brownstone Enrichment Child Development Center at 1145 W. Manchester Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90044, for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Daniel Brown - applicant, who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a license with a capacity of 12 toddlers, ages 18 - 36 months, and 21 children ages 2 years – until entry into first grade. There are 4 rooms dedicated to day care activity: Rooms 2,3,4, shall be dedicated to preschool children and room 1 will be dedicated to the toddler component. Day care operational days and hours will be Monday – Friday/ 6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by inspector IIdefonso Felix of the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger

Operable carbon monoxide detectors were observed .

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, thermometer and first aid manual.

Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair.

Cots were observed for napping, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked. Applicant states that the center will provide and launder bedding.

Cubbies or were observed for children’s belongings.

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers.

The facility has central heating and cooling.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris.

Adequate lighting was observed.

Cameras were observed in the classrooms. Applicant was informed that footage should made readily available upon request. Room 4 did not have an operable camera at the time of the visit.

The classrooms were clean in good repair.

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids.

No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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Disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care.

The director office and staff restroom will be used for ill children. Applicant shall provide a cot for resting and continued supervision of ill children.

The facility was equipped with a working telephone in the director's office.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures. Applicant was informed that sign in sheets shall be available for a minimum of one month.

The required postings were not posted at the time of the visit, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1164.04 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant’s capacitybrequest.

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus shall be posted for review.

LPA observed a full kitchen, storage for foods and a refrigerator, the applicant shall add a thermometer, storage for foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), glucose monitoring (diabetic) and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant.

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

4 sinks and 4 toilets available for childrens use. Toilets and sinks were age appropriate.

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

The play yard was not fully gated at the time of the visit, applicant shall enclose the play yard with a 4 feet or higher gate.

Artificial grass was observed in fair condition for use under climbing equipment.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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Water shall be made readily available for an outdoor water source.

LPA did not observe shades for shade, benches were observed for resting.

LPA recommends that the crawl space entrance be made inaccessible, as it poses a tripping hazard, and that a gate be place along the left side of the building.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area was 1883.22, which will accommodate the requested capacity for both components, however the applicant shall request a waiver for shared out door space.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 33 children determined by the indoor measurements and pending waiver approval.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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Applicant 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.

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.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four
LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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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: BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495386
	VISIT DATE: 06/13/2024

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LPA also informed applicant 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.

Applicant 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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was discussed and provided to applicant Daniel Brown.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/13/2024

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