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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197400632
Report Date: 03/14/2023
Date Signed: 03/14/2023 11:26:51 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/10/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230310132712
FACILITY NAME:WORLDTOTS LAFACILITY NUMBER:
197400632
ADMINISTRATOR:PAMELA DALEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:100 W. FIFTH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 732-7697
CITY:SAN PEDROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90731
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 23DATE:
03/14/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Pamela DaleTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Physical Plant- Facillty is unorganized
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On 3/14/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an inspection and met with the Director Pamela Dale. The Executive Director Sonia Bailey arrived during the inspection. The director stated two staff members are out today. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed 10 toddlers and 13 preschool children on the premises. The children were supervised properly. LPA observed two carpets in the toddler room unclean. LPA observed an unorganized storage room with sheets in a basket and stuffed animals in a basket. LPA was unable to determine if the items were clean or dirty. LPA interviewed staff members.

Based on the LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated.

Exit interivew. A copy of the report will be emailed to the director due to the printer issues.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20230310132712
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: WORLDTOTS LA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197400632
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/20/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
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101238(a) -Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
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The director will meet with the staff regarding making sure that the sheets, blankets and stuffed animals are cleaned at all times. A basket will be created for these items to show that they are clean or dirty. This will also be created for toys. A plan of correction will be submitted to the Department by 3/20/23.
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LPA observed two carpets in the toddler room that need to be cleaned. LPA observed a storage room with stuffed animals and sheets in which LPA was unsure if they were clean. This is a potential risk the health and safety risk.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
101238(f)
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101238(b) (1) Buildings and Grounds-All children shall be protected against hazards within the center through provision of the following: (1) Protective devices including but not limited to nonslip material on rugs.
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The director will have the carpet repaired before 3/20/23 and submit a plan of correction to the Department. The director will have the walls repaired by 3/24/23 and submit a plan of correction to the Department.
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LPA observed the carpet lifted in the preschool classroom which needs to be tacked down. In addition, LPA observed a wall with chipped corking and paint. This is a potential risk the health and safety risk.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023
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