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BURDICK'S SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN
License #191501178 · Los Angeles, CA
Routine inspection · July 1, 2025
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an annual random inspection. LPA met with Director, Eloida Perez Barnhart , who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 64 children which operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:00 AM \342\200\223 6:30 PM. Per the Director there are 30 children enrolled. There is also an infant center license # 191594166
All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room # 2: Staff # 1 with 11 children, Room # 3: Is vacant Room # 4: Staff # 2 with 11 children. Child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.
LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens are taken home each week to be washed.
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At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.
LPA observed that there is smoke and carbon detectors in the facility and were found to be operable. An Updated fire/earthquake drill log was available for review- last one was conducted on 3/25/25.
Per Director, all meals are brought from home. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children inside the classrooms.
LPA observed the outdoor equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA advised that metal outdoor equipment should be monitored before use during the hot day.
Per Director, each child has a sing in sheet in their folder. All children present were signed in. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.
SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director- Required immunizations were on file
AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided:
https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers
. All staff present had required certificate on file. --------------------------------------------------------- pg 2. of 4 ---------------------------
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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 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 advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
Facility representative 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.
Facility representative 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. -------------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 --------------------------------------------
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At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Elodia Perez Barnhart . -------------------------------------------- pg. 4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------