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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019906
Report Date: 06/15/2021
Date Signed: 06/15/2021 12:53:43 PM

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:EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACHFACILITY NUMBER:
198019906
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA HARRISFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:4840 LEMON AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 422-6618
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90807
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 31DATE:
06/15/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:25 AM
MET WITH:Maria Harris, PrincipalTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 06/15/21 at 8:25AM. LPA met with Maria Harris, Principal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program which consists of 8 classrooms. The facility is currently only using 5 classrooms; RM 4103, 4101, 3104, 2113, and 2111. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.

The infant program is located adjacent to the center's pre-school program (#198019590). The infant program has no shared areas. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room 4103: Staff #1, #2 and #3 with 7 infants; Room 4101: Staff #4, #5 and #6 with 7 infants; Room 3104: Staff #7, #8, and #9 with 6 infants; Room 2113: Staff: #10, #11, #12, and #13 with 5 infants; Room 2111: Staff #14, #15, and #16 with 6 infants . The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The facility has sufficient napping equipment, feeding tables, and changing tables. Cribs were observed to be free from loose articles and objects including blankets, pillows and no objects were observed to be hanging above or to the side of the cribs. The facility has a separate napping area. No infants were observed to be swaddled. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are washed at the facility every week. Per Principal, the isolation area is located in the nurse's office. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms.


Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Principal states that there are no poisons stored at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. ----Page 1 of 3
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3985
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACH
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019906
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2021
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All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Menu was observed to be posted. Food in refrigerator was labeled. Infant formula is available if needed. Currently there are no infants under the age of 12 months that require infant formula. Kitchen counter tops were clean and free of clutter or standing food.

The outdoor playground was observed to be physically separate from the preschool component. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Long Beach Unified School District. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.

Children’s Records were reviewed. Infant Needs and Service plans were reviewed and observed to be in each file. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document whether there is labored breathing, signs of distress, and sleep position (on their backs). Name, address, telephone of child’s authorized representative, and Medical Assessment are on file for each child. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.----Page 2 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3985
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
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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: EDUCARE LOS ANGELES AT LONG BEACH
FACILITY NUMBER: 198019906
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2021
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Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in.

First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom. According to Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored is stored in a locked boxes on high shelves in each classroom.

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

LPA advised the Principal to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. LPA discussed and provided the Effects of Lead Exposure form during the inspection and discussed the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD. LPA provided the Principal with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices.


There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Principal Maria Harris and La Shell Diggs, Program Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rita RamosTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3985
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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