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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191605004
Report Date: 03/16/2023
Date Signed: 03/16/2023 03:04:53 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
191605004
ADMINISTRATOR:TIFFANY MCDUFFIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1014-1020 N. PARK AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 672-3777
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY: 51TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 51CENSUS: 25DATE:
03/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Kirstin MCDUFFIETIME COMPLETED:
02:54 PM
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On 03/14/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Director, Kirstin McDuffie, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday. LPA confirmed the facility phone number is 310-672-3777. LPA observed a total of 25 children and 5 staff. LPA verified that all adults present are associated to the facility. LPA also reviewed the sign in and sign out sheet to verify the LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. The furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Drinking water is readily available in the classrooms. Each child has their own refillable water bottle. Isolation area for sick students is in the office area. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. LPA observed mats being used for napping. Playground equipment is in 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. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. Page1

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Doris Whitmore On 03/16/2023 at 02:06 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING

FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/16/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [5] out of [2t] [( (persons)]which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/23/2023
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Staff will proide a copy of their immunization and email LPA.
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
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [5 out of [5] (persons)] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/23/2023
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Staff will take the Mandated Reporter Training and Director willl email certificates
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 Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2023


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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2023
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The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed adequate toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. LPA observed the toilets flushing properly. The bathroom was found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. LPA observed in room 3 A there was big big hole in the roof from the rain. LPA and Director discussed the Plan of Correction. At the time of the visit there was a Contractor that was working on fixing the hole.LPA discussed with the Director about removing some items in the classroom and on the shelf to make room.LPA observed the menu posted near the entrance. The facility has a food prepared at the facility which includes Breakfast Lunch and snack.

The facility has one or more functioning fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. At least one person was observed to be trained in CPR and Pediatric 1st Aid. First Aid supplies were inventoried and available. LPA reviewed the Fire Drill log which was found to be current. Children and staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed 10 children files that were completed with documents. LPA reviewed 5 Staff files. Out of the 5 staff files reviewed there were 2 files that were missing the Immunization record. All 5 staff Mandated Reporter Training Certificates 4 were expired as of 2019.

Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 licensed facility. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment .Incidental Medical Services(IMS) was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/child1qanda.htm Page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2023
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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2023
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Doris Phillips there were deficiencies given on 03/16/2023. Please see the D-Page Page 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2023
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