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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018994
Report Date: 06/10/2024
Date Signed: 06/10/2024 05:03:55 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/10/2024 05:03 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 CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
198018994
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MASJEDI, MICHELEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:6438 YORK BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(323) 551-5922
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90042
CAPACITY: 34TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34CENSUS: 22DATE:
06/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:07 PM
MET WITH:Michele BrowningTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Case Management Incident inspection at the above facility on 06/10/24 at 12:07 p.m. The purpose of this inspection is to follow up on an incident reported to the Department on 06/04/24. LPA met with Director, Michele Browning who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Census was taken.

During this inspection, LPA interviewed Staff 1 (S1 thru 3). Director provided LPA with a copy of the biting policy and Toddler room things to bring list. LPA took a picture of the teether used by C1.

On 06/03/24 at approximately 09:18 a.m. Child #1 (C1) was playing with other children on the floor using a magnetic designer. C2 stepped on the toy and proceeded to stand on it. C1 tried to remove C2 from the toy when suddenly C2 stomped on C1's hand. C2 lost balance and fell forward to the floor. C1 then bit C2 on the back. The bite broke C2s skin; however, there was no blood or bruising. According to S1, they were notified of the incident via a walkie talkie and immediately went into the toddler room to assess the situation. C2 was provided first aid and parents were immediately notified. Parents of C2 did not seek medical attention. C2 is still attending and returned to the facility the next day. According to S2, they were approximately 3 feet away and observed C2 standing on the magnetic designer. Per S2, they asked C2 to step down from the toy, however, S2 did not observe C2 stomp on C1s hand. S2 also stated that they heard C1 cry and as S2 was walking towards C1 and C2, S2 observed C2 fall forward when C1 bit C2 on their back. Per S2, the incident happened so fast that it couldn't have been prevented. Video footage was not available for LPA to review.

During this inspection, LPA also addressed a possible concern with C1. LPA observed that it has been noted that C1 has bitten 3 times. An inquiry was made as to what is the facility doing to also prevent a violation of children's personal rights. According to S1, the facility has been working with C1 and parents due to having a tendency of biting.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/10/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018994
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2024
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C1 has been receiving services and multiple staff have been designated to assist the child as a preventative measure to prevent future biting. Per S1, (2) therapists are assisting C1 twice a week. S1 also stated that children who have a tendency on biting are encouraged to wear a teether necklace. The necklace is used when a child shows signs of wanting to bite.

Also, during this inspection, LPA observed S4 and S5 were not on the associated to the facility. LPA verified S4 and S5 have an eligible-clearance on Guardian; however, they are not associated. Director provided LPA with the required transfer request forms for both S4 and S5. Director processed the transfer request via Guardian for S4 and is now associated to the facility. LPA observed that S5 was previously associated to the facility; however, S5 was disassociated from the facility on 04/2020. LPA attempted to associate S5 via Guardian; however, LPA observed that S5 needs to be fingerprinted and is now pending a fingerprint clearance.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Michele Browning.

Type A citation

LPA Veronica MartinezGarza informed director Michele Browning that this report dated 06/10/24 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Veronica MartinezGarza informed the director Michele Browning to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/10/24 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/10/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/10/2024 at 04:20 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018994

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
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06/11/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department

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Per director, S5 will obtain a new fingerprint clearance tomorrow and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
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LPA observed Staff 5 (S5) did not have a fingerprint clearance.
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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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 06/10/2024 at 04:24 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018994

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/10/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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101216 Personnel Requirements
(i) Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)

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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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/10/2024


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