Routine inspection (3-year)·August 20, 2025

On 8/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted unannounced required annual inspection at 14115 MAGNOLIA BLVD SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 . LPA met with Center Director, Allyne Baker and discussed the purpose of the visit. The Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility inside and out. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm. LPA observed all required postings in a prominent area. LPA observed 0 children and 5 adults. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed 2 licensed preschool classrooms on the premises. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Pre-K; Preschool Pre-K: 0 children with a ratio of 2 teachers Preschool : 0 children with a ratio of 2 teachers A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. LPA observed preschool classroom double doors that lead to the play ground to have paint chippings that require repair as well as the small restroom door of restroom located inside the classroom. Director agreed to have the doors touched up and send picture to LPA via email. Per Director, the school is planning a full repaint summer of 2026. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is in the Director\342\200\231s office. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility\342\200\231s capacity. Facility is equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink located in the Preschool classroom and 6 sinks, 5 toilets and urinals located in the outdoor hallway. Toilets flush properly, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The restrooms have adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. The bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area. Restrooms located in the hallway across from the Pre-K classroom have paint chippings on the walls that are in need of repair. Director agreed to have the doors touched up and send picture to LPA via email. Playground equipment is in safe condition and free of hazards. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. LPA observed Wooden plank on the wooden gate towards Hazeltine Ave. is to be removed as it is loose. LPA observed outdoor play area to be in need of dusting/cleaning. Per Director, outdoor area will be cleaned before children return to school on 9/2/2025. Director will provide pictures to LPA via email. Per Director, parents provide daily meals for children and school provides snacks. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors via water dispensers located in both classrooms. LPA observed drinking water dispensers with 5 gallon refillable water containers located in each classroom. LPA obtained a copy of the water deliver service Primo, who delivers water as needed to the facility. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were purchased today. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 10/17/2024. There is a swimming pool located at the facility. Pool is located in a separate area at least 50 feet away from the school. LPA observed the pool gate to be at least 5 feet high and remains locked with a gate that opens away from the pool and self latched. LPA reviewed Assembly Bill (AB) 2866 (Pellerin), Chapter 745, Statutes of 2024 with Director. LPA observed the pool to have met requirements in in AB2866. LPA observed a pool with a body hook at least 12 feet long, life ring with an exterior diameter of 17 inches and a pool cover. LPA informed Director that she is to maintain a daily log where she is documenting daily pool inspections ensuring pool safety and compliance, Director agreed. LPA observed First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be complete and current. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. The facility has sufficient cots or mats for napping. Each mat or cot is occupied by only one child at time. Currently school is on a part time schedule, nap time is currently not part of the schedule. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates were observed to be current. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete. 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/ . LPA and Administrator 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. 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 . Administrator 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. Administrator was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, 0 deficiencies are being cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Allyne Baker.