198018994-3-7-2023-33-CC-CGRN-CPQ29M-20230307161209

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018994
Report Date: 03/07/2023
Date Signed: 03/07/2023 04:13:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/07/2023 04:13 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018994
ADMINISTRATOR:	MASJEDI, MICHELE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	6438 YORK BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 551-5922
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90042
CAPACITY: 34	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	03/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:15 PM
MET WITH:	Michele Masjedi		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 PM

NARRATIVE
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	This was an announced case management inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green. COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken, individuals present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. LPA met with Director/Licensee, Michele Masjedi. Due to the recent storms, On March 1, 2023, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 counties, including Los Angeles County. The Licensee has reported to the department that the facility suffered roof damage, resulting in extensive interior water damage in the Infant classroom, Infant Room kitchen, and adjourning crib room. The Licensee has requested to temporarily relocate the Infant classroom to the Toddler Option classroom while the facility is undergoing construction repairs. Per Licensee, the work to repair the damages began Saturday, March 4, 2023, and is expected to last about 2 to 3 weeks. The purpose of this visit is to inspect the Wobbler and the Toddler Option classroom for temporary use by Infants for activities and napping while repairs are underway. At approximately 3:30 PM, LPA was guided through a tour of the facility which included the temporary off-limit Infant areas. The facility was observed to be currently operating. LPA observed 4 infant children in the Wobbler classroom with 2 staff members and 9 toddler children in the outdoor play area with 4 staff members. LPA observed the entire infant side to be sealed off during the repair process. Per Licensee, staff and children will not have access to the Infant Classroom, Crib Room, Kitchen, or Bathroom for approximately 2-3 weeks. The repair company will use the Infant Room back door only during hours the facility is not operationg, so there will be no entry or interaction with children or staff. The License has requested an emergency waiver to use the Wobbler Room for the Infants and share the space for activities and cribs and for the Wobbler Classroom to combine with the Toddler Room classroom. Report Continues Page 1 of 2.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018994
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

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Facility Plan: The entire Infant side will be sealed off, and the facility will only have access to the Wobbler Room, Main Hallway, Toddler Room, and Toddler Room Bathroom for children in care. Per Licensee, infant children will also utilize the porch and outdoor areas in addition to the indoor space. LPA observed a changing table and hand washing station in the hallway for additional diaper-changing needs. LPA observed the classrooms to contain age-appropriate furniture and equipment.

An Emergency Waiver has been approved by the Monterey Park Regional Office granting the temporary relocation until March 28, 2023. LPA discussed with licensee the conditions of the emergency waiver approval. Licensee understands to notify the department of any additional changes or if temporary used space will need to be extended.

At this time, the facility was observed to be operating in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. No measurements were obtained during this inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Michele Masjedi, Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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