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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTERLicense 1980190653 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced in-person Case Management-Deficiencies inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emiko Bell in order to cite for deficiencies observed during an inspection. Licensee Elaine Davis arrived at 10:00 am. Upon LPA's arrival, LPA was greeted by staff Destiny Carcoba, who permitted LPA to enter the Center and who guided LPA to Lead Teacher Antoinette Jordan. LPA and staff wore face coverings the duration of the inspection as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. The COVID screening questions were posed and all were responded to with "No." A citation is being issued for children not wearing face coverings, as mandated by the LA County Department of Public Health while children are indoors; they are not required outdoors or while children are napping or eating or drinking. . From 09:15-09:25, Lead Teacher Antoinette Jordan.then guided LPA on a tour to take census. There were eight children in the multi-purpose room with one staff and on the playground, there were six children with Rebecca Meza. As Rebecca Meza does not have teacher qualifications, staff-child ratio was not met. Page 2/2 Rebecca Meza is not associated to the facility. She has Criminal Background Clearance through CCL, as she is the licensee of a family child care home. She was alone on the playground with the children until 10:00 am. As she is not associated to the facility, a citation has been issued and a $100 civil penalty has been assessed. A third citation is being issued because Director Jazmyne Thomas has been out on medical leave since pre-COVID (March 2020). No one has been designated to replace her. 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 Licensee Elaine Davis. .

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101170(e)(2)Type B

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCEAll individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) .-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Rebecca Meza is a licensee of a FCCH. Upon LPA's arrival, she was alone on the playground supervising six children. She is not associated to the facility, as verified on the Facility Personnel Report Summary. A civil penalty of $100 has been assessed.*This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*

  • 101215.1(f)(1)Type B

    Child Care Center Director Qualifications and DutiesIf the child care center director is absent for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director Jazmyne Thomas has been out since before March 2020 and though there is a Lead Teacher, the substituate director Antoinette Jordan still has not been designated as director.*This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*

  • 101223(a)(2)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal RigthsTo be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed that children were not wearing face coverings, even while indoors. *This poses a potentil health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.*

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 17, 2022 inspection of BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was a other inspection of BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER on February 17, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BLOOMING FLOWERS CHILD CARE CENTER on February 17, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCEAll individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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