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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009710
Report Date: 09/10/2024
Date Signed: 09/10/2024 03:16:15 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/10/2024 03:16 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	UNIVERSITY GARDENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198009710
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	JOANNA WILLIAMS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1250 W. JEFFERSON BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 733-1650
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90007
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	09/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Yasmirth Chavez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:05 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 9/10/24 at 9:50 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Claudia Kam and Joshua Ortega made an unannounced required visit at above licensed facility. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry into the facility. LPAs met with site supervisor Yasmirth Chavez and was taken on a guided tour of both indoors and outdoors of the facility. LPAs observed Teacher-child ratios, and staff names recorded. Per supervisor staff ratios are 2 teachers to 8 children maximum per class plus a floater teacher to assist. All center staff that was present during today’s inspection had fingerprint clearance and are associated to the designated license number. Care and supervision evaluated it is determined that the basic needs and personal rights of children are met and appropriate. The hours of operation are 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 20. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 13 children and a total census of 5 teachers present. The facility is made up of 2 classrooms. Room 1A: had 6 children and 2 staff, Room 2A: had 7 children and two staff, plus floater teacher present at time of inspection. LPAs observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board and the following documents were observed LIC 203A-License, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent’s rights poster, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Menus, and Activity Schedule. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Children napping equipment met the requirement regulation at time of inspection, cots were observed and labeled for each child. Bedding is washed weekly on Thursday through a laundry service via Laundry Pop with extras on hand for any accidents. Storage for children's belongings, bathrooms facilities, and isolation areas were inspected. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: UNIVERSITY GARDENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009710
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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There is a shared bathroom with 2 age-appropriate sinks and 2 toilets. All were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, safety, and sanitation. LPAs observed each classroom to have a quiet corner, reading corner, dramatic play corner, and a craft and science area. All classrooms were observed to have cubbies with wooden toys, puzzles, books, and other appropriate toys to be clean and free of hazards at time of inspection. LPAs observed carpets and age-appropriate tables and chairs in each classroom. LPAs observed red backpacks for first aid kept at the entry and exit of the facility. First Aid supplies were inventoried and were found to be in compliance with regulation.

Facility provides breakfast, lunch and pm snack, menus were reviewed at time of inspection. All food items delivered daily to the facility by Pensieve Services. Food and snack items are properly stored. Food preparation area was toured and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness, and proper storage. Drinking water is provided via bottled water service and placed in Igloo dispensers for indoor and outdoor use. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. LPAs confirmed detectors at time of inspection and were determined to be in operable condition. Fire extinguishers were observed as serviced on 4/15/2024. Fire drill is scheduled for 9/11/2024 as the center was closed and reopened on 8/22/2024.

At 10:15 AM, LPAs observed outdoor play area which consists of child size patio set consisting of a sofa chairs and lounger, child size tables and chairs, a play house, painting easels, water table, tricycles, stepping stones and bookcases with toys and books. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age-appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPAs advised Director that the children need to be always within the direct care and visual supervision by the teachers. Per Director, the children have access to drinking water via bottle water dispensed via a portable Igloo dispenser with paper cups. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed at time of inspection.

Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. LPAs observed current CPR and First Aid Certification for center staff. CPR card expires on 1/2026 for Staff member.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: UNIVERSITY GARDENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009710
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Director was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov. to ensure the most current information regarding regulations for all those who assists in providing care at the facility.

The following were discussed with the Director:
The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. The Director was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCLD within the time frame specified by the regulation.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Facility representative 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: UNIVERSITY GARDENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009710
	VISIT DATE: 09/10/2024

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Center was reviewed for lead compliance and center meets standards for lead. 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 childcare 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.html

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 9-10-24.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Yasmirth Chavez.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Kam
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/10/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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