197418104-5-2-2023-30-CC-JLAO-CRES9Z-20230501134135

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418104
Report Date: 05/01/2023
Date Signed: 05/02/2023 06:50:21 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/02/2023 06:50 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	CREATIVE CENTER FOR CHILDREN		FACILITY NUMBER:	197418104
ADMINISTRATOR:	TRACEY RENSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10547 SANTA MONICA BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(310) 475-9004
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90025
CAPACITY: 68	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68	CENSUS: 49	DATE:	05/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Tracey Renson- Facility Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 5/1/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at 10547 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 and was greeted by facility director, Tracy Renson. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed the following: Classroom 1: 12 children and 2 staff member Classroom 2: - 14 children and 2 staff member Classroom 3: - 23 children and 2 staff member. Facility operates Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 p.m. Facility has a maximum capacity of 68 preschool age children, ages 2 years old to 6 years old. Facility has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the telephone number is (310) 475-9004. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Medication is stored in the kitchen, top cabinet. A refrigerator is available in the space as well for medication that might require refrigeration. An allergy list was observed to be in each classroom. LPA observed First Aid Kits and working Fire Extinguishers in each classroom. LPA observed director test all carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed the outdoor space with age-appropriate outdoor toys that children are able to use. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed a shaded area in the outdoor space with age-appropriate play equipment and toys.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE CENTER FOR CHILDREN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418104
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023

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Areas around high climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. Teachers ensure playground and outdoor equipment is safe and free of hazard before children use the area. Facility has a designated staff that racks/cleans the sand area and outdoor space of facility.

All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Director informed LPA that bathroom in classroom 1 (2’s and 3’s) the handle of one of the toilets is going to be replaced and a work order has been completed. Facility was observed to have 3 working toilets for children in the classroom. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Teachers do the day-to-day cleaning in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in locked bottom cabinets. Facility has a designated person, that cleans and disinfects the classrooms and cleans/rakes the outdoor space. LPA observed soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances to be stored in areas separate from food supplies.

All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin.

Facility provides snacks only and families pack children’s lunch in adequate container, thermos and/or lunch bag with ice packs. LPA observed the menu posted in each classroom and parents received a copy via email. Facility has a hot lunch service that parents are able to order for their lunch. Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. 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.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own refillable water bottles and staff refills water as needed. LPA observed water dispensers in each classroom.
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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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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: CREATIVE CENTER FOR CHILDREN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418104
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023

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The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility contracts with a Pest control vendor to ensure that facility stays pest free. LPA observed working fire extinguishers in each classroom and all electrical outlets to be covered.
Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

LPA reviewed staff files and observed files to be complete with all necessary documents. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA provided director with the list of approved EMSA approved vendors to use as a resource when planning future trainings.

LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and observed all files were complete. LPA provided facility with a copy of the LIC 311A and LIC 125 to use as a reference to ensure all files have current documents.

The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility is currently using Bright wheel for the electronic sign in sheet and a hard copy is available for LPA’s review.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

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/inspection-process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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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: CREATIVE CENTER FOR CHILDREN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418104
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023

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Facility representative, Tracey Renson 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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) currently IS being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and facility admin discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Tracey Renson

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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