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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018994
Report Date: 07/18/2024
Date Signed: 07/18/2024 02:14:16 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
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: 33CENSUS: 27DATE:
07/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Maureen WhitmanTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 07/18/24 at 10:05 a.m. LPA met with Office Assistant, Maureen Whitman who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per office assistant, the director is on vacation. This is an infant program with a toddler component licensed for 34 children. Operation hours are Monday – Friday from 07:30 a.m.– 05:30 p.m. Per the office assistant, there are 33 children enrolled.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Toddler room: 17 children with 03 staff and Infant/wobbler rooms: 10 children with 05 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded on the attached LIC859. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.


LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary conditions. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. LPA observed gallon of water available in the classroom. Children bring their water bottles and are filled as needed. LPA observed cribs and cots are used as napping equipment. LPA also observed all children have their own cubby. At this time, the "office" is used as an isolation area. A cot is available for an ill child to rest on. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
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: 07/18/2024
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LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the hallway of the facility between the wobbler and toddler class. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. Facility provides snacks and parents provide lunch for toddlers. Parents bring infant formula. All food is protected from contamination. Office assistant states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises.

First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 03/25/24. LPA observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is fully charged and last service date 02/05/24.

LPA took a tour of the front and back outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. The outdoor play area was observed to have adequate shade. Outdoor areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the office assistant to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

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. The facility utilizes the application called Procare. LPA observed all children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed and was observed to be current.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA observed child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C6 are missing the physician’s report and proof of immunizations.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. LPA observed Staff 1 (S1), S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of MMR, Tdap, TB, Flu. S3, S4, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of the Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207. S1, S2, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have a complete Health Screening (LIC503). S2, S5, and S7 do not have a complete LIC 9052. S2, S7 and S8 do not have LIC 501.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the office assistant.


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

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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
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: 07/18/2024
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AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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/.

Office assistant 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.

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-proces.

Office assistant 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.

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:


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

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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
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: 07/18/2024
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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 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).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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.

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



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the office assistant Maureen Whitman.





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

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 07/18/2024 at 01:17 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: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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 in LPA observed Staff 1 (S1), S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of MMR, Tdap, TB, Flu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per office assistant, proof of immunizations will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 1 (S1), S2, S5, S7, S8, and S9 did not have a Health Screening (LIC503) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
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Per office assistant, proof of the health screening will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 07/18/2024 at 01:17 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: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(l)(1)(B)
Personnel Requirements
(B) A copy of the signed LIC 9052 (11/94) shall be kept in the employee's personnel record.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff 2 (S2) and S5 have a blank LIC 9052. S7 do not have LIC 9052 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
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Per office assistant, proof of complete LIC 9052 will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(a)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed Staff 2 (S2), S7 and S8 do not have LIC 501 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
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Per office assistant, proof of complete LIC 501 will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024


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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: JOURNEY BEGINS, INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018994

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed staff 3 (S3), S4, S7, S8, and S9 did not have proof of the Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per office assistant, proof of the mandated reporter training AB1207 will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C6 are missing proof of the physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per office assistant, proof of the physician's report will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
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: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024


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Created By: Veronica Martinez-Garza On 07/18/2024 at 01:17 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: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

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 in LPA observed child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C6 are missing proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per office assistant, proof of immunizations will be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024


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