197403354-4-19-2023-58-CC-DLOE-CR2SDS-20230419134736

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403354
Report Date: 04/19/2023
Date Signed: 04/19/2023 01:47:50 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	197403354
ADMINISTRATOR:	GEORGINA GARCIA-FIGUEROA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	14833 PARTHENIA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(818) 892-9322
CITY:	PANORAMA CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91402
CAPACITY: 6	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	04/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:16 AM
MET WITH:	Andrea Fernandez and Georgina Garcia-Figueroa		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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On 04/19/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Deborah Lowe met with California Children’s Academy, Vice President of Education, Andrea Fernandez and Facility Director Georgina Garcia-Figueroa. The purpose of the visit was an announce case management licensee-initiated inspection at the facility to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as requires by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. This is an application for capacity increase of 18 infants, ages 0 months to 2-years-old. The child care center will operate Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance was approved on 12/19/2022.

LPA Lowe observed 4 infants under care and supervision of 2 staff members.

LPA Lowe toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms. Children will have access to 2 sinks and 1 toilet to be used for potty training.

Classroom measurements are:

Indoor total measurements: 682.99 divided by 35 square feet = 19 Infants.

Facility application is for 18 infants and the fire clearance was approved for 18 infants.

Outdoor Play measurements are:

Outdoor total measurements: 1,006.28 divided by 75 square feet = 13 infants.

Indoor/Children’s Area:

Indoor activity space for infants was observed to be physically separate from space used by children under the preschool license.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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All outdoor and indoor passageways were observed to be free of obstruction. The child care center was observed be clean, safe, sanitary. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. A comfortable temperature for children was observed be maintained at all times. The infant care center was observed to be equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, mats; and changing tables. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. Furniture was observed to be maintained in good repair and safe condition.

The type, height and size of furniture and equipment was observed to be age appropriate. No swings or play yards were observed during visit.

Toys were observed to be safe, and without sharp points or edges or splinters, or be made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Rattles were observed to be large enough so that they cannot become lodged in an infant's throat and constructed so that they will not separate into small pieces.

LPA observed individual portable storage space for children’s clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, were observed to be free of toxic substances.

Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Per Facility Representative facility water lead testing was completed in May 2022 and documents were sent into El Segundo Regional Office to their assigned Licensing Program Analyst.

Facility has a pest control service to help take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Trash containers were observed with tight fitting lids and in good repair. Fireplaces and open-faced heaters shall be made inaccessible to children to ensure children's safety.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were observed to be stored where inaccessible to children. LPA observed a current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers,

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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thermometer, and antiseptic solution.

LPA observed the isolation area to be located in the director office. LPA observed a mat available for ill children located in the isolation area. LPA advised, the isolation area shall not be located in the kitchen area or the general-use toilet area.

LPA Lowe observed carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA was able to hear a successful test.

LPA reviewed facilities sign in/out sheets with available space for parents/ guardian to provide full signature. Per Director, staff conduct an assessment on children at the time of arrival to ensure children with obvious symptoms are not accepted into care. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).

Napping:

Infant nap room was observed with 4 standard size cribs that are in compliance and available for all infants who are unable to climb out of a crib. Cribs were arranged to not limit the ability of staff to see the infant. Crib mattresses were observed to be: Covered with vinyl or similar moisture-resistant material and maintained in good condition.

Floor mats were observed available for infants who have the ability to climb out of a crib. LPA advised each crib, mat or cot shall be occupied by only one infant at a time. Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Facility provides the sheets and has a washer and dryer for laundering. Per Director, sheets are washed daily.

LPA advised the calculation of indoor activity space for infants shall not include space designated and used for cribs. The sleeping area for infants was observed to be physically separate from the indoor activity space.

LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.

Infant Changing Tables

LPA observed changing tables to have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl. Sides were raised and measured to be at least three inches high. LPA observed changing page 3 of 7

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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tables to be maintained in good repair and safe condition. Changing tables were observed to be within arm's reach of a sink. Not be located in the kitchen/food-preparation area.

Restrooms:

The toilet and handwashing sinks were observed to be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA advised, additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. Infant handwashing sinks were observed to deliver cold water.

Children within the isolation area will use staff bathrooms if needed.

Outdoor:

Infant outdoor activity space was observed to be physically separate from space used by children in the preschool program.

LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children. Outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. Facility does not have sandbox. No bodies of water were observed at facility.

LPA observed the playground to be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence was observed to be five feet high.

LPA advised, any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes.

Health Related Services:

No medications were observed at the facility. Per Director, there are currently no children with medications. Per Director, medications are stored in the directors office, LPA observed the storage of medications to be inaccessible to children in care. A refrigerator is available in the kitchen be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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Food Service:

LPA Lowe observed tables and chairs be used to seat infants during feeding. LPA observed an Infant who was unable to sit unassisted being held by a staff person for feeding. No highchairs observed during visit.

Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative were observed be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. LPA advised, the infant care center shall not serve honey or corn syrup to any infant.

Food was observed to be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. LPA observed all food to be stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. Facility has a kitchen and provides all foods. Menu shows facility provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas were observed to be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish.

All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less.

LPA observed soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances to be stored in areas separate from food supplies.

LPA advised, the food-preparation area shall not be used for: Children's play activities, unless such activities are part of a supervised food-education program.

Postings:

LPA Lowe observed the following postings located on a licensing board near the entrance to the facility: License, LIC 613A (9/96), the PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan with the telephone number of the local health department, information on child passenger restraint systems, and a contingency plan for action during fires, floods and earthquakes.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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Menus were observed to be in writing and posted. LPA advised, copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

LPA advised the licensee shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861.

The following items were discussed:

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides 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 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.

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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes 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/childqanda.htm

LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PARTHENIA COURT/CA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403354
	VISIT DATE: 04/19/2023

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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.

The following corrections are needed before a capacity increase will be considered. Corrections are due by 04/24/2023:

· Outdoor Waiver Request

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the facility representatives, Andrea Fernandez and Georgina Garcia-Figueroa. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager and correction of the above issues.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2023

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