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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021170
Report Date: 08/14/2024
Date Signed: 08/14/2024 03:45:56 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:	PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021170
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SANCHEZ, AREMI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5743 HUNTINGTON DRIVE N.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 505-7073
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90032
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 39	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	08/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Aremi Sanchez, Administrator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:00 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	The LPA conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up with an Unusual Incident reported to the regional office on 8/9/2024. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Administrator Aremi Sanchez, who then provided a tour of the facility. This facility operates a Preschool Program with a Toddler Option. The waiver was observed to be posted. According to Aremi Sanchez, there are 39 children enrolled, including 19 toddlers and 20 preschoolers. During the visit, LPA took a census and noted 25 children and 5 staff present. The facility operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. On 08/09/2024, the department received a telephone report from this facility regarding an incident involving Child #1 (C1) that occurred on 8/8/2024. The incident was reported promptly. During this follow-up inspection, the LPA conducted interviews related to the incident. The LPA also gathered documentation, including the facility roster, personnel report, Health History for C#1, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment for C#1 (LIC 627), declarations, copy of the written incident report, Parent Handbook, video footage, and other relevant documents. Interviews conducted during LPA’s follow-up disclosed that C#1 was dropped off at the facility by their aunt around 9:16 AM and appeared to be very tired and needed rest. C#1’s aunt indicated that C#1 had slept well the night before but left the facility with a "do what you can" instruction. Later, around 10:00am C#1 had a snack and vomited, and while playing outside, fell asleep on a swing. Per the

Brandi VanOosten
Staicy Perry
	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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: PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021170
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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administrator, “child was lethargic, and the child was on a swing and child fell asleep.” Facility staff attempted to wake up the child by putting water on C#1’s face, however, the child would not wake up and was not responsive, prompting the administrator to contact C#1’s parent to inform them that the facility was calling 911. The parent told the Administrator that C#1 was just tired and informed the administrator that C#1’s aunt would pick up C#1 and take them to urgent care. During that time, the administrator checked C#1’s temperature and breathing, finding them normal while the child remained asleep and unresponsive. The administrator believed C#1 was in a deep sleep. Around 11:30-11:40am, C#1’s aunt arrived and was advised to seek medical attention. C#1 was handed to their aunt, asleep. The child was not signed out by the aunt during pick up. Per Aremi, staff signed child out.

During an interview with the administrator on 8/12/2024, it was stated that 911 was not called due to the heat. They explained, “It was a hot day, and children playing outside can lead to heat exhaustion, which makes them tired.” The administrator also said, “I called the dad first because of the earlier conversation about the child being tired at drop-off. I considered calling 911 but was unsure, so I decided to contact the dad first.”

LPA asked Aremi on this day, why 911 was not called when C#1 appeared lethargic, was unresponsive, and had vomited within the hour. Aremi responded, “Because the child was breathing. The whole time he was breathing normal that’s why I didn’t call 911. I felt that the fact that he was lethargic was maybe from the heat.”

Although C#1 was breathing, the child’s lack of responsiveness, lethargy, closed eyes, and vomiting indicated a need for immediate medical attention. The delay in calling for emergency medical care compromised the child’s health and safety. The facility did not provide appropriate emergency medical treatment at the time of the incident. Despite monitoring C#1, the administrator should have called 911 to have the child evaluated by medical professionals.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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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: PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021170
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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Based on observations and information obtained during this investigation and records reviewed, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC809 deficiency page is being cited per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

A copy of this report must be provided to the parent/guardian of currently enrolled children by the next business day or immediately upon return. It is also required to be given to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) form must be filed in each child's record as soon as it is received from the parent. A copy of the LIC 9224 form was provided to Administrator Aremi Sanchez during this visit.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must be prominently posted for 30 days during business hours after a licensing representative's visit. Failure to post the notice as required may result in a $100 civil penalty.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Administrator, Aremi Sanchez. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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Created By: Staicy Perry On 08/14/2024 at 02:51 PM

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021170
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed Type A 08/19/2024 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The delay in calling for emergency medical care compromised the child’s health and safety.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	handling child’s medical needs so that there are no delays in getting medical treatment for any child in need. Administrator, will have staff watch Health and safety training on https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/health-and-safety-training/ , review daily health checks and will also review form LIC627A, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. Per Aremi, on August 31st a training will be completed by all staff, CPR, First Aid and which includes how to respond to drug related issues. Administrator will send LPA Perry via email the training agenda, training material & staff sign in sheet on or before 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:

Brandi VanOosten

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Staicy Perry

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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