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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493484
Report Date: 05/16/2024
Date Signed: 05/16/2024 05:42:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/16/2024 05:42 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197493484
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARISOL NEPOMUCENOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15737 PARTHENIA STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 892-2655
CITY:NORTH HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91343
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 79DATE:
05/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Marisol Nepomuceno, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced required 3-year inspection to the above facility on May 16, 2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:00PM, identified self and met with Marisol Nepomuceno, Site Supervisor, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee/facility representative with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 3 classrooms; RM#1: Butterflies: (ages 2 years) with 4 staff and 35 preschoolers, RM#2: Busy Bees 1: (ages 3.5-4.5 years) with 3 staff and 22 children, and RM#3 Busy Bees 2 (ages 4.5 – 5yrs) with 2 staff and 22 children. LPA observed the ratio during today’s inspection was over capacity with a total of 79 children. The maximum license capacity is 70 children. Facility was observed to be over the license capacity and limitations. Facility operation hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: 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. Linens are taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. Per director, the isolation area is located in the office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states that poisons are locked in the janitor’s room. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas 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, 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 or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, lose 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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/16/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Dayna Chambers On 05/16/2024 at 03:58 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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, review, and interview, the physical count of the children does not match the sign in/sign out sheets, and the monthly roll call documents obtained by LPA, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/16/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director will create a new system to ensure parents or authorized representatives sign in and sign out the attending children, ensuring the amount of children physically present match the monthly roll call and sign in sign out sheets. Director will send proof of new system via email PDF Format to LPA's email by 05/31/24.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)(1)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. (1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, record review, and interview, LPA observed 79 preschoolers during inspection. The maximum capaicty is 70 children, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/16/2024
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Director will create a new schedule of currently enrolled children to check if there are overlapping schedule times causing over capacity. If there are overlapping schedules, some center will have to cut down the total enrolled children until the ratio/capacity schedule is manageable. The new schedule and enrolled children on LIC9040 will be amended if needed. Director will provide the proof to LPA by 05/31/2024 - PDF Format to Email. The director will not enroll new children until there is an opening space for enrollment that does not cause over capacity. The Director will watch the CCLD Department videos for CCC operators: Teacher-to-child ratios, TSP training for Ratio/Capacity, recordkeeping, safe sleep
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:Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/16/2024


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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2024
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cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children’s Records were reviewed. The name, address, and telephone number of child’s authorized representative is on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against MMR, TDAP, Influenza or declination, and TB Clearances. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 04/24/2024.Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and PM snack. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom rolling bags. According to director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.
Director 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.
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2024
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the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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) 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/.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.
Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06. Continuing Requirements
Sign in-Sign Out
CCR 101229.1(b)

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06. Continuing Requirements
Teacher-Child Ratio
CCR 101216.3(a)(1)
(1) The number of children in attendance shall not exceed licensed capacity.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2024
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A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports during this visit.
A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Marisol Nepomuceno.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/16/2024
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