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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408702
Report Date: 03/17/2023
Date Signed: 03/17/2023 03:17:26 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:
197408702
ADMINISTRATOR:TIFFANI CURTIS-MCDUFFIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1014-1020 N. PARK AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 672-3777
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 16DATE:
03/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:59 PM
MET WITH:Doris PhillipsTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On 03/17/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the Infant License. LPA met Doris Phillips . This is an infant center that consists of four rooms. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is also a preschool program with facility number 191605004 on the premises. Children's sign in/out sheets were reviewed electronically. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed a total of six infants LPA observed sign in and out sheets

.Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per Director, poisons are located in the locked storage closet. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. The fire alarm system is directly connected to the local fire department. Doris Phillips states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged however was last serviced in 2018 as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

Outdoor 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Page 1


SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2023
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 03/17/2023 at 02:21 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: 197408702

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023

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 4] out of [2] 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 provide a copy of their Immunization Record and email to 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:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4] out of [2] [ (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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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: 03/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2023


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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: 197408702
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023
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INFANT PROGRAM

Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Infant napping equipment meets the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) 101439.1 (a) - (f). Indoor activity space for this infant program is physically separate from the other components at this facility and meets the requirements of CCR 101438.3 (a) - (e).

Parents/Authorized Representative of infant(s) provide food and bottles for child(ren) enrolled in program. LPA advised Director and Staff, that all bottles and food are to be labeled with child(ren)’s name(s). Per Director, in the event an infant becomes ill, the lobby area will be used as the isolation area.

FACILITY RECORDS


LPA reviewed a total of 6 files All files had the Infant sleeping Plan. LPA Whitmore that some of the files had the Health History and the Physicians report. LPA observed four staff files some files the Mandated Reporter expired 05/16/2019. There were two files that did not have the Mandated Reporter Certificate at all. One file did not have the Immunization Record.LPA Whitmore was able to review the Disaster Drill.
Menus are posted weekly on the parent board where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Parent(s)/authorized representative(s) provide own food for infant(s) in care. Infants 12-24 months are provided meals from the childcare program. The facility provides one (1) afternoon snack.

The facility shall ensure that each infant is never left unattended, and is under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times.

Safe Sleep

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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.. Page 2

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

DATE: 03/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023
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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: 197408702
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023
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The following was thoroughly discussed:
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

LPA Whitmore shared the following handouts:

· Frequently asked Questions for Infants

· Safe Sleep

· How to Care for your baby

· Safe and Healthy Diapering

· Car Seat Safety

· Pillows and babies don’t mix

· Infant Sleep Observation

· Infant Sleep Regulations 102425

LPA smelled a loud odor coming from a trash can that was in the front room. LPA suggested that for soiled diapers that the trash be taken out more than once a day because of the loud smell.Page 3

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

DATE: 03/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023
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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: 197408702
VISIT DATE: 03/17/2023
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Exit interview conducted with Doris Phillips along with Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights there were deficiencies given on 03/17/2023. Please see the D- Page. Page 4
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/17/2023
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