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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415650
Report Date: 04/23/2024
Date Signed: 04/23/2024 12:32:04 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
02/05/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Loyce Phillips
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20240205101834
FACILITY NAME:BEACH BABIES #3FACILITY NUMBER:
197415650
ADMINISTRATOR:DENISE TYNERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2161 EAST GRAND AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 322-8900
CITY:EL SEGUNDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90245
CAPACITY:105CENSUS: 103DATE:
04/23/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Deborah Ruiz, Assistant DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Allegation #1: Personal Rights - Staff did not properly observe a day-care child while in care.
Allegation #2: Reporting Requirements - Staff did not properly report an incident involving a daycare child.
Allegation #3: License/Ratio - Staff are operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license.
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On 4/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings on the above allegations. LPA was greeted by Assistant Director, Deborah Ruiz. LPA toured the facility and observed 20 toddlers and 83 preschoolers in care with 20 staff members.

LPA conducted a full investigation that included interviews with staff/parents, observations and record review of children sign-in/out sheets compare with staff schedules. Information obtained from Parent interviews reveal they are notified of all incidents involving their children. Parents express they are satisfied with the level of care provided by the facility and did not express any concerns regarding the number of children observed in the classrooms. The staff that were interview stated all children are observed while in care. Staff also stated parents are notified regarding any incidents and if there is a head injury parents are notified right away. 9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/19/2024
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-20240205101834
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: BEACH BABIES #3
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415650
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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Staff stated they all understand Title 22 ratio requirements and operate under stricter guidelines. The toddler class has a ratio of 1:4, 2’s ratio 1:7, 3’s ratio is 1:8 and 4’s classroom is 1:9. During visit on 2/7/2024 and 4/23/2024, LPA observed all classrooms operating within ratio requirement. LPA also reviewed children sign in/out sheets and staff schedules. LPA noted on 1/22/2024, 1/26/2024, 2/5/2024 and 2/9/2024, the facility was found to be operating in ratio. Therefore, the allegations of staff did not properly observe a day-care child while in care; staff did not properly report an incident involving a day-care child and staff are operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license are deemed Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur.

No deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeals rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Assistant Director, Deborah Ruiz.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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