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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412437
Report Date: 10/07/2022
Date Signed: 10/07/2022 11:39:43 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/07/2022 11:39 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:DOTSIE'S TOTS ENRICHMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197412437
ADMINISTRATOR:ADAMS, TRACIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1480 WEST COMPTON BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 637-6003
CITY:COMPTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY: 41TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 18DATE:
10/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Director, Tracie AdamsTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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On October 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Director, Tracie Adams. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the case management inspection for a pending Capacity Change application. This facility is currently licensed for 41 preschool children and is requesting to decrease their capacity to 36 preschool children. This facility consists of 2 classrooms. The operating hours for this facility is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This facility also has a licensed infant center (License Number: 197412438) and licensed school-age center (License Number: 197417254) on-site.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room 1: Staff #1 and Staff #2 with 18 children. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility accompanied by Director, Tracie Adams. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Waiver, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), Child Passenger Restraint System Poster (PUB 269), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Facility Sketch (LIC 999), Menu, and Daily Activity Schedule.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Napping equipment (cots) was observed. Per Director, bedding is washed weekly by the facility or as needed. First Aid supplies were observed and kept in the classroom. Per Director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and medication is stored in the medicine cabinet located in the classroom or in the kitchen.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/07/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DOTSIE'S TOTS ENRICHMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412437
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022
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Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-in and sign-out sheets were reviewed; all children present were signed in. The facility has verification of fire and disaster drills available, and are conducted on a monthly basis. The facility provides children with snacks and meals. Food menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child’s authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. During the inspection, snacks were reviewed for availability and quantity.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children in all areas. Director stated that there are no poisons stored at the facility. The kitchen/food preparation area and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair.

Per Director, the isolation area is located in a designated area in the classroom. In the designated area, a cot can be placed on the floor for an ill child and the staff restroom is readily available if an ill child requires it. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor and outdoor drinking water was observed.

The facility has a carbon monoxide detector that was tested and is operable. Smoke detectors were not tested during this visit due to the smoke detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm. The facility was granted a fire clearance for the requested capacity on September 15, 2022. The fire extinguishers are fully charged and were last serviced on February 15, 2022.

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person present with a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (EMSA-approved) during this inspection.

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DOTSIE'S TOTS ENRICHMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412437
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2022
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 advised the Director on how to access forms, regulations, quarterly updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the Department website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Based on measurements taken during today's inspection, including sink (4) and toilet (6) availability the facility is equipped for 36 preschool children. The facility has a current waiver in place for the outdoor play yard; no more than 21 children on play yard.

The Director will submit the following documents to the Monterey Park Child Care Regional Office by Friday, October 14th:
  1. Revised Application (LIC 200A) - section 12A and section 16,
  2. Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500),
  3. Updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), and
  4. Rental/Lease Agreement.
During the inspection, the Director provided the most current version of the Parent Handbook and Admission Policies/Admission Agreement.

A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Tracie Adams.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2022
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