198020719-5-23-2023-33-CC-JMOA-CS4TLP-20230523144953

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020719
Report Date: 05/23/2023
Date Signed: 05/23/2023 02:51:01 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	HOPE STREET FRIENDS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020719
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELVIA RODRIGUEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	330 S. HOPE ST STE# 3-010		TELEPHONE:	(503) 872-1300
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90071
CAPACITY: 60	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60	CENSUS: 28	DATE:	05/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:50 AM
MET WITH:	Gwendolyn Lopez		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director, Gwendolyn Lopez, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility at approximately 12:00 PM. This is a combination center with a preschool program serving 50 children ages 2 until entry to the first grade and a toddler component of 10 toddlers ages 18 months through 36 months. There is also an infant license on site: 198020720. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Per staff there are 40 children enrolled. Preschool and toddler components are conducted in physically separate areas indoors. There is a waiver on file for the outdoor activity space, waiver and schedule were observed to be posted. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed in the Panda Room, 08 children with 02 staff, in the Cheetah Room 09 children with 02 staff and the children from the Giraffe and Polar Bear Rooms, 20 children with 02 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was April 2023. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: HOPE STREET FRIENDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020719
	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2023

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At this time, the front desk area is used as an isolation area. There is a staff restroom available for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack, lunch and PM snack. The facility offers a hot lunch program. All lunch meals are delivered daily by the vendor: Dave's Deli. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements.

The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slings or slides have cushioning that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Assistant Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Assistant Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Transportation services are not provided at this facility. LPA reviewed children's sign in and sign out sheets for accuracy. LPA observed all children present to be signed in.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. LPA observed that 1 out of 6 staff members have a current Mandated Reporter certificates on file. LPA also observed that 03 staff are missing health screening reports; a technical violation is being issued.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2023

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HOPE STREET FRIENDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020719
	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2023

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Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that the following are present: LIC 613A Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency form, LIC 701 Physician’s Report, LIC 995 Notification of Parent’s Rights, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization Record. Children's files were observed to be complete.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. IMS are provided at the facility. Storage of medications and medications were reviewed. 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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Assistant Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The deficiency being cited is in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The deficiency needs to be corrected to protect the health and safety of children in care.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Gwendolyn Lopez.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/23/2023 02:51 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Judy Mora On 05/23/2023 at 01:50 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: HOPE STREET FRIENDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020719
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2023

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
1 2 3 4	Based on staff file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed that 1 out of 6 staff members have a current Mandated Reporter certificates on file. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Assistant Director states that staff will complete the training and LPA will be sent copies of certificates.

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:

Claudia Guangorena

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Judy Mora

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2023

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