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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408702
Report Date: 02/03/2025
Date Signed: 02/03/2025 02:13:20 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/03/2025 02:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
197408702
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TIFFANI CURTIS-MCDUFFIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1014-1020 N. PARK AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 672-3777
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 8DATE:
02/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:38 AM
MET WITH:Doris PhillipsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On 02/03/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the Infant License. LPA met Doris Phillips Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Children's sign in/out sheets were unable to be reviewed in the PRO- CARE App. Teaching staff were able to show LPA Where How many children were present for tody

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. 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. 3 A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. 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.


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).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2025
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 02/03/2025 at 12:50 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: 02/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA Whitmore [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/07/2025
Plan of Correction
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 Licensee will ensure that teaching staff are physically checking on sleeping infants and provide written documentation.
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) , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/07/2025
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 Licensee will have staff completed the Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and submit via email.
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:Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025


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Created By: Doris Whitmore On 02/03/2025 at 12:50 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: 02/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.2(a)
Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above ] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
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 Licensee will ensure that a needs and services plan for infant is completed .
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(C)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) ], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will provide documentaion and place in children's files.
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:Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025


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Created By: Doris Whitmore On 02/03/2025 at 12:50 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: 02/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101427(b)
Infant Care Food Services
(b) There shall be an individual feeding plan for each infant.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) ], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2025
Plan of Correction
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 Licensee will have documnetaion of indiividual feeed plan for each infant and keep in child's file.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/03/2025


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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408702
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2025
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and meets the requirements of CCR 101438.3 (a) - (e).
LPA reviewed a total of 5 files. Out of the 5 files there were two files that had the individual Sleeping Plan.LPA Whitmore discussed with Doris Phillips that the Personal Rights and Notification of Personal Rights forms, the top portions shall be given to the parent and the bottom portions shall be kept in the child's file. One file the the physicians report middle section was blank.LPA observed 2 staff files some files In one file the mandated training certificate expired 08/22/24. There was one person that was certified and current with First Aid and CPR. LPA observed in staff files a copy of the first aid and CPR Card. The course was provided by National CPR Foundation. LPA Whitmore discussed the importance of taking First Aid and COR in person and not online. Classes can be taken with American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Menus are posted weekly on the parent board where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Parent(s)/authorized representative(s) provide their own formula Or if they have a certain type of milk that they are on The facility provides one (1) afternoon snack.

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

Doris Phillips was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.


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.. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2025
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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408702
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2025
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and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Doris Phillips was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA Whitmore was unable to review Lead Testing Information and will follow up at a later time and day.


Exit interview conducted with Doris Phillips along with Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights there were deficiencies given on 02/3/2025. Please see the D- Page.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2025
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