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2165 W. 236TH STREET, Torrance CA 90501 · License #197414908 · Center · Infant Center
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101216(f) · Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 personnel files, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/17/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
101429(a)(1) · 101429 (a) (1)- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants- Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Licensee will submit a Plan of Correction to the Department by 10/3/22 regarding a meeting with staff and how they plan to ensure that the children are supervised at all times. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 2 infants unsupervised in the napping room. One was asleep on a cot and the other infant was awake in a crib. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Maureen Neal
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101416.5(b) · 101416.5- Staff-Infant Ratio -There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Licensee will submit a Plan of Correction to the Department by 10/3/22 regarding a meeting with staff and how they plan to ensure that the staff are in their designated places to operate within proper ratios at all times. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 7 infants with Staff #1 in the activity area. One infant was observed in a swing. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
101430(C) · 101430(C) Infant Care Activities -An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. Licensee will ensure that no infant child is swaddled at any time. Licensee will meet with the staff regarding this regulation and have the staff sign stating they agree. In addition, the licensee will inform parents of the proper type of clothing and sleep wear. The licensee will submit a plan of correction to the department by 9/16/22. This was evidenced by - LPA observed Child #1 swaddled while napping in a crib in the napping room. This is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Maureen Neal
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101416.5(b) · 101416.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. Licensee will submit another Plan of Correction to the Department by 8/16/22 with how they will prevent this deficiency from reocurring. The plan the licensee submitted is not working. Therefore, LPA is recommending the licensee sign up with an agency such as Child Care Careers to call in qualified teaachers when the facility is short of staff. Licensee agrees. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #2 in the napping room. One child was observed awake. This is a repeat violation as all children must be asleep. In addition, LPA observed the licensee and Staff #1 with 12 infants. There was no staff available. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Maureen Neal
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101416.5(b) · 101416.5 9(b)-Staff-Infant Ratio- There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.(b) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center. Licensee will submit a Plan of Correction to the Department by 8/8/2022 with how they will prevent this from happening. Licensee will submit a schedule showing enough staff to be on the premises to step in if infants wake up. Licensee will have a meeting with staff regarding this violation and plan of correction. This was evidenced by - LPA observed 6 infants with Staff #1 in the napping room. At lease three of the six infants were awake.One staff may be with 12 infants if asleep however once they are awake there must be staff available to supervise. There was no staff available as staff were at lunch. This is a immediate risk to the health & safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME Maureen Neal
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
101430(a)(3)(D) · 101430 (a)(3)(D) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (D) An infant's head shall not be covered while sleeping. Director agreed to review PIN 20-24-CCP Safe Sleep Regulations to ensure the facility is in compliance. Director will provide copies of PIN 20-24-CCP to staff to review and conduct a staff meeting regarding Safe Sleep. In addition, the Department videos regarding Safe Sleep will be reviewed. A plan of correction will be submitted to the Department with the meeting date.
LPA observed one infant Child #1 on a cot with their head covered with a blanket. In addition, another child Child #2 with a blanket on them in the crib. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.