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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020192
Report Date: 07/21/2023
Date Signed: 07/21/2023 02:06:05 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198020192
ADMINISTRATOR:SANDRA BRAMFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8441 FLORENCE AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 622-4527
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90240
CAPACITY: 26TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 19CENSUS: 15DATE:
07/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Yvette TalamantesTIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required inspection. LPA met with Director, Yvette Talamantes, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program licensed for 26 children. Per the Director there are 19 children enrolled. The program currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 15 children with 2 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

At 9:15 AM furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, preschool office or any of the preschool classrooms that are not being used is used as the designated ill isolation are. There is a cot in the restroom. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Smoke detectors are present and fire extinguishers have been serviced in December 2022.

Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. LPA observed they are posted in a bulletin board outside of the classrooms. This program provides AM and PM snacks. Parents provide lunch. For drinking water LPA observed bottled water is used. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2023
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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020192

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

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. LPA confirmed the Lead Water Testing Website that there no test results for facility #198020192 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director stated that she will appeal the citation after reviewing PIN 21-21.1 CCP provided during today's inspection.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review staff #1 and staff #2 Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 was last taken on 6/14/21. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
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Director stated that she will post a log with dates as a reminder of when the trainings are going to expire.
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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023


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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020192

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review Pediatric CPR & First Aid for staff #1 & staff #2 was taken on 7/17/21.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
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Director stated that she will post a log with dates as a reminder of when the trainings are going to expire.
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:
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Based on record review child #6 through #8 and child #13 were missing proof of immunizations.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/21/2023
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Director stated that she will send parents a notice and will updated children's files. Director will review paperwork prior to children starting and will request that they bring it prior to the first day that they start.
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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023


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Created By: Elka Chavez On 07/21/2023 at 01:20 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020192

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
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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:Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/21/2023


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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020192
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA observed they are kept in a top cabinet next to room #5. Storage areas for poisons are locked. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements.

Outdoor activity space equipment and surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit.

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. LPA observed sign in/out is conducted in the classroom #3. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. LPA did not observe proof of immunization for child #6, #7, #8 and #13 on file. LPA observed child #14 is 6 years old. The facility is not within the conditions and limitations specified on the license.



Staff records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. LPA reviewed Pediatric CPR/First Aid cards for staff #1 & staff #2 expired on July 17, 2023. LPA did not observe current Mandated Reporter Training Certificates for staff #1 and staff #2.

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-process

Director, Yvette Talamantes 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: AROUND THE WORLD LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020192
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2023
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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 referred Director, Yvette Talamantes to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA observed a water fountain between classroom #4 and #5 that is not used by children in care. LPA observed the water fountain works and water sprayed out of it.

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/

Director, Yvette Talamantes 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Yvette Talamantes.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2023
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