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2141 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Los Angeles CA 90018 · License #198400231 · Center · Infant Center
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101223(a)(3) · (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature… This regulation was not met as evidenced by Staff was placed on leave 4/17/24 for another concern and no longer works at facility as of 4/26/24. A training was conducted with staff regarding health and Safety and personal rights. LPA was provided a copy of the training material and staff who attended. POC cleared 3/18/25
Based on observation, the licensee did not prevent punishment of a child, as staff was witnessed hitting a child which poses an immediate Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to persons in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101438.3(c)(1) · (c) The calculation of indoor activity space for infants shall not include space designated and used for cribs. (1) The sleeping area for infants shall be physically separate from the indoor activity space. This separation accomplished by (b)
Director will move the gate and take toys out of the sleeping area by 11/11/24. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Play and care is taking place in area designated for cribs.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(G)(1) · (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Director will complete health screenings and have on file by 11/15/24. Based on observation, 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. Health screening for staff is not present in file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(A)(2) · (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
Director will order furnishings and have them in the play area by 11/15/24. Based on observation, 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. Facility does not have furnishings for older infants in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101171(a) · (a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.
Director will submit application for fire clearance and documentation for clearance to the department or proof of clearance by 11/15/24. Based on observation, 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. Fire clearance is not present in the facility.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(d) · (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Disaster drill will be conducted on 11/5, and will be posted and submitted to the department by 11/15/24. Based on observation, 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. Disaster drill log is not posted and has not been conducted. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(g) · (g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.
Director will order a fence and have it installed and submit verification to the department by 11/18/24. Based on observation, 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. Outdoor play area is not enclosed. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise Gibbs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101238.2(g) · Outdoor Activity Space (g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/26/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101171(a) · Fire Clearance (a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(a) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (a) Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/25/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101223(a)(2) · Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101427(b) · Infant Care Food Services (b) There shall be an individual feeding plan for each infant.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, 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: 10/11/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101429(1)(a) · 101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1)Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This regulation was not met as evidenced by DIrector will conduct a staff training regarding protocol for daily health check and proceedures for check in of child to be completed by 10/10/24. A barrier will be installed to separate the classroom from the infant sleep area. Based on CCLD IB investigation, the Licensee did not meet the above requirement by an infant sustaining a severe injury while in care requiring medical that was not observed by Staff. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. Request Denied
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on 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: 03/31/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Seven cribs have broken wheels and are unbalanced, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/31/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Paint is chipping on a low barrier at the children's level, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/31/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.