198017157-11-14-2025-54-CC-ACAN-DNF24E-20251114160349

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017157
Report Date: 11/14/2025
Date Signed: 11/14/2025 04:04:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2025 04:04 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:	HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT		FACILITY NUMBER:	198017157
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LAUNYE OWENS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	224 E. 126TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(323) 779-6196
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90061
CAPACITY: 49	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	11/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Site Supervisor Launye Owens.		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:10 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon, conducted an unannounced random/ annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA's met with the Staff Alma Mascareno Montoya who allowed LPA enterance into the facility. LPA discussed purpose of today's inspection. LPA shortly after met with Site Supervisor Launye Owens. The Center Facility Visit Checklist LIC125 was provided during inspection. The facility preschool program hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 6:30am to 6:00pm Facility is licensee to serve a total capacity of (49) children. (33) preschool children ages 3-5 and facility has a toddler option with a capacity of (16) children ages 18 months - 36mths. Names of individuals present were noted and were found fingerprinted cleared and associated on the faiclity roster; facility uses staff from Child Care Careers. LPA's were guided on a tour of the facility including both indoor areas alongside with teachers from the Preschool Classroom and Toddler Classroom. Preschool classroom combined had 15 children and in the Toddler classroom there was 4 children, there was sufficient staff present per staff - child ratio. Facility has a total of (3) classrooms 2 Preschools that are in one class and it has a Toddler Component in a separate room. Preschool Classroom S8H and S13M- A/ B. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected and checked the following: Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated and operable. The children and the staff restrooms were inspected for the appropriate age, sinks and toilets per child ratio, were inspected for availability, good repair, safety, and sanitation. Toddler Classroom was observed to have two bathrooms each having one toilet and one sink and there a individual sink in the classroom that is arms reach to the changing table. Preschool classroom has two bathrooms each having 2 sinks and 2 toilets, preschool children that have diapers due to age are changed in the bathroom for privacy.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017157
	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2025

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LPA's observed age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and toys. LPA's observed that toys and napping equipment and bedding were in good condition, linen is washed and changed weekly or as needed, washing is done at the facility. Napping linen / blankets are stored in children individual cubbies for personal belongings. Toddlers use floor mats for napping. Classrooms were observed to have trash can with tight fitted lids.

The facility food prep area was toured, under the kitchen sink there were cleaning products stored in the kitchen / food preparation room, deficiency cited. LPA inspected the food preparation area, storage, warmer and refrigeration are available. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Food is delivered by a food vendor daily. LPA observed food menu posted in classrooms. The kitchen door has no lock or latch to provide inaccessibility, the kitchen door is located in the preschool classroom that can easily be accesses and no latches observed on cabinets where cleaning supplies like Bleach bottles and dish soap was observed; in addition, at 2:12pm LPA observed vermin - roaches under the kitchen sink were there is food supplies (dishes) in this area and cleaning compounds/ solutions are stored together, picture taken, deficiency cited. LPA informed Administration, this area should be inaccessible and cleaning compounds and similar substances should be stored separate from the kitchen/food areas. Based on observation of vermins, LPA asked Admin if facility gets exterminated; facility was able to provide Rentokil Terminix invoice indicating facility gets monthly examinations for general pest control, a deficiency was cited as live vermins were observed.

The availability of drinking water was accessible for children in each classroom there is a water dispenser with a water filter. Per Licensee, when children are in outdoor area, facility has a water pitcher that gets brought outside. LPA's reviewed lead testing, testing was conducted on 9/2/22, LPA observed sketch indications food preparation sinks and water dispensers that were tested. Based on sketch there was no indication whether the outside drinking faucet was tested, consultation was given. Per Admin Owens, children no not use faucet and during visit a bag was wrapped with tape to make faucet inaccessible. Outdoor area has play areas with shade and play structure equipment that have cushion material to absorb a fall. Toddler play area is separate from preschool children with age appropriate toys. No bodies of water observed on premises. LPA observed several fire extinguishers on premises. Carbon Monoxide was tested and operable located in the kitchen area. Smoke and Fire Alarms are interconnected with the Fire Dept of Los Angeles. Per admin, school prefers to do monthly drills, LPA observed last drill conducted on 10/14/2025 for fire and 10/20/25 for earthquake drill. LPA Calderon observed daily activity in each classroom and each classroom has sign in / outs sheets with parent signatures.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025

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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: HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017157
	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2025

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Per Admin L.Owens no children on administrated medication at the above facility. Per Admin. L.Owens there is 1 child that has allergy and food modification; this child's file was review and there is written document on the child's allergy. LPA Calderon conducted record review, LPA reviewed Facility Personnel Roster LIC500. Record review conducted by LPA Calderon: (7) staff records were reviewed, all had appropriate documentation in place. Admin L.Ownes Mandated Reporter training (M.R) expires 1/15/27 and Pediatric 1st aid expires: 4/12/ 27; there was an additional staff(s) with a valid CPR/ First Aid and all had required M.R valid certifications. Child review were reviewed Toddlers based on age have 15 min sleep log check that was reviewed. Children files had appropriate documentation in place.

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.
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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. 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.). Facility representative was referred to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

• CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
Facility Representative 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.
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. or 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.

Per California Code of Regulation Title 22 deficiency (2) was provided on LIC 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Launye Owens.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ashley Calderon
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/14/2025 04:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Ashley Calderon On 11/14/2025 at 03:45 PM

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HARRIETTE EVANS SHIELDS CDC/DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017157
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/14/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101227(a)(17)

Food Service

(17) Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA Calderon observation; the kitchen door has no lock or latch to provide inaccessibility, the kitchen door is located in the preschool classroom that can easily be accesses and no latches observed on cabinets where cleaning supplies like Bleach bottles and dish soap was observed; in addition, at 2:12pm LPA observed vermin - roaches under the kitchen sink were there is food supplies (dishes) in this area and cleaning compounds/ solutions are stored together, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] accessibility / storage of cleaning supplies with food supplies together which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/25/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility will get a latch to place on the kitchen door to provide inaccessibility, and pictures of cleaning supplies stored else where from the food/kitchen space.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101227(a)(18)

Food Service

(18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation by LPA Calderon live vermins observed under kitchen sink, LPA asked Admin if facility gets exterminated; facility was able to provide Rentokil Terminix invoice indicating facility gets monthly examinations for general pest control, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] insufficient amount of extermination needed to address vermin issue which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/01/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By POC due date, an email or invoice indicating facility schedule additional pest control services specifically for Vermin- Roaches, send to LPA Calderon. In addition, pictures of cleaned cabinet were food supplies / cleaning compounds were found must be separated.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Ashley Calderon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025

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