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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019906
Report Date: 08/24/2023
Date Signed: 08/24/2023 02:33:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2023 02:33 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 S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACH		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019906
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA HARRIS		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	4840 LEMON AVE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 422-6618
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90807
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 47	CENSUS: 37	DATE:	08/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Facility Representatives		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 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	On 08/24/2023 at 12:00 PM an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Raul Navarro. Licensing staff announced purpose of visit and initially met with Kristina Damon, Principal, who granted entry to facility. LPAs were joined by additional Facility Representatives (FRs): Veronica Morales, Sonia Gutierrez, Maria Harris, and Keokuk Legarde. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 currently have 47 enrolled. LPAs were taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. LPAs observed required licensing postings in entrance lobby as well as in each classroom. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 37 infants and a total census of 12 staff present. The facility is made up of six classrooms. Facility is an Infant Program with a Toddler Component, there is also a Preschool program on site (#198019590). Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. LPAs observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean and child appropriate tables and chairs available for children well maintained. LPAs observed a variety of age appropriate washable toys and equipment in each classroom and storage for toys have rounded edges and do not have lids. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. LPAs observed cribs and cots available for children in a separate area from activity space. Per FR, linens are provided by the facility and washed by laundry service, parents do bring additional blankets from home FOR toddlers which were observed stored in child's cubbies. LPAs reviewed Infant Safe Sleep logs for each child and Infant Safe Sleep plans for infants under 12 months of age. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPAs observed drinking fountains available in each classroom, per FR children are provided cups and bottles for infants under 12 months of age. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAs observed bathroom available in classroom with diaper changing areas that is within arms reach of a sink and meeting Title 22 Requirements. Report Continues - Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019906
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted at time of inspection in each classroom. Per FR, no meals are prepared at the facility and all meals and snacks are provided by Head Start Central Kitchen. Infants are provided with a breakfast, full lunch, and PM snack. Per FR, facility provides formula to bottle feeding infants or breast milk and stored in food prep area. LPAs observed Infants Needs and Service plan available in each classroom. Infants are bottle fed in teacher's arms and infant feeding chairs. LPAs observed trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids in each classroom.

A first aid kit is kept in a red backpack in each classroom that LPAs observed being taken inside and outside. LPAs observed carbon monoxide detectors were present and observed operable. LPAs observed smoke detectors and fire extinguishers present at the facility. Per FR, school year has just begun but they a scheduled drill for tomorrow 08/25/2023. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. LPAs observed these items stored in high teacher cabinets and inside high shelf in restrooms. FR states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPAs observed medicines for two infants (C1 and C2) and all have required documents and stored per Title 22 Regulation requirements. Per FR, isolation area for sick children is in Nurse's Office.

Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPAs observed each component to have separate outdoor play area that is separated by fences. LPAs observed Toddler Play yards to have plastic playhouse, age appropriate tricycles, low tire swing set, and a variety of toys available for toddlers to use well maintained. LPAs observed Infant Play Yard to have turf grass surface and to be free of hazards at time of inspection. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The infants have access to drinking fountains and cups and bottles are provided to infants. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed.

Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of infants are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. LPAs observed all infants present to be signed in at time of inspection. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPAs.

Staff and children’s records were reviewed. Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Report Continues - Page 2 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019906
	VISIT DATE: 08/24/2023

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Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. LPAs observed Pediatric First Aid/CPR expires on 01/2024 for S2. LPAs did not review confidential staff files during the inspection due to the staff confidential files being stored at the administrative office. All staff and employees have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Long Beach Unified School District.

CCC was constructed at 2017 no lead testing required for the facility.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPAs advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation.

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 08/24/2023.

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

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representatives.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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