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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198011512
Report Date: 02/13/2024
Date Signed: 02/13/2024 02:10:37 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LOS ANGELES CHEDERFACILITY NUMBER:
198011512
ADMINISTRATOR:DINA HENIGFACILITY TYPE:
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ADDRESS:801 N. LA BREA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 932-6347
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90038
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72CENSUS: 56DATE:
02/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Dina Henig, Director TIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On 02/13/2024 licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Staicy Perry and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival at 9:15am, LPAs met with Secretary Chaya Ingber who stated t us that Director is arriving shortly. LPAs were also greeted by an armed Security Guard at the front entrance of the facility. At 9:30am Director Dina Henig. LPAs were led on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 5 classrooms. Per licensee, there are currently 72 children enrolled in the program. Hours of operation for this facility are Monday- Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm and Friday from 8:30am- 12:00pm.

Licensing staff observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the main office by the front entrance. Children bring in morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. The facility does not provide meals to the children. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lid at this time. Director stated that she does keep extra snacks as needed for children who don’t have snack and or may need more.

PHYSICAL PLANT: All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. This is a two story building where the preschool is downstairs and a Private school for older children is upstairs. The following classrooms were inspected: Room #1: 15 children and 2 staff, Room #2: 13 children and 3 staff, Room #3: 13 children and 2 staff, Room #4: 15 children and 2 staff and Room #5: was currently not in use due to children being out sick. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2024
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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024
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 All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage, and cleanliness. Director stated that the children’s blankets were taken home by teacher and washed on a weekly basis. Storage for children's belongings were inspected. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Drinking water was readily available indoors. Drinking water was observed in each classroom and outside area in gallon form with cups made accessible to the children.

At this time, the office is used as an isolation area, there is a cot available for an ill child to rest and the staff restroom will be used if needed.

Licensing staff observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were made accessible to children. At 10:37am LPAs observed Classroom #2 to have medication in the restroom stored in plastic child cubby which was accessible to children. All furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPAs observed an electric stove in classroom #2, per Director the children do activities in this room that involve cooking. The Director Dina stated on occasions children will help with baking cupcakes on holidays and the teachers will put it in the oven for them.

Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 4/25/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detector that meets statutory requirements.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024
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 LPAs did test alarms and were in operable condition. Director states there is an armed security guard that patrols the facility Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. No waiver was on file. LPAs did inform licensee that a waiver is needed for armed guard. Licensee understood. Licensee stated that she will provide letter to LPA by next business day for a request for a waiver. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on the premises.

OUTDOORS: Licensing staff reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. There is one outside play space that has one play structure with bicycles for the children in care. Another outside play space observed to be an open space with one water drinking fountain. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.

FACILITY RECORDS: Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have not been conducted at least every six months. Director stated that the last drill was completed 12 months ago.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Licensing staff also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. 3 out of 7 Staff files reviewed did not have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza.



Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; LPAs conducted children's file review, files for child #1 and Child #2 did not contain in writing instructions from the child's authorized representatives for the administration of medication to the child. Child #3 and child #5 did not contain physicians report in file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024
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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 PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

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).
Licensing staff referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Per director testing for LEAD has been completed on 2/13/2024 and is ending results.

Licensee Dina 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024
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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.

Licensee Dina was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.



Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

Licensing staff informed licensee a copy of this licensing report dated 02/13/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Dina.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024
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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)(A)
Health-Related Services
(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed two Epi- pens and Benadryl in childrens cubby located in the restroom in Pre nursery classroom, Room #2 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/13/2024
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LPA observed director place medications in a box in the office on 2/13/2024.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Per director last drill was conducted 12 months ago which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2024
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Director will submit Disater drill log via email to LPA once completed by POC date of 2/20/24.
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above inLPAs reviewed staff files and did not observe staff #5, #6 and staff #7 to have Mandated Reporter training in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2024
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Director will submit proof of training certificate via email to LPA once completed by POC date of 2/20/24.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES CHEDER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198011512

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child #3 and child #5 did not contain physicians report in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/20/2024
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Director will submit via email Child #3 and child #5 physcians report to LPA by poc date of 2/20/2024.
Type B
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101226(e)(3)(B)
Health-Related Services
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs conducted childrens file review, files for child #1 and child #2 did not contain in writing instructions from the childs authorized representatives for the administration of medication to the child. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/27/2024
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Director will provide LPA with IMS plan and physcians instructions on how to administer medication via email to LPA by POC date of 2/27/24.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2024


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