Routine inspection·November 5, 2025

On 11/05/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced Annual/ Random visit at FIRST LUTHERAN CIRCLE OF LOVE PRESCHOOL. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors while director assisted in a classroom. LPA met with director, Carolina Noguera shortly after touring the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 545-5653 and email address: Director@first-lutheran.com. There were 43 children in care being supervised by 10 Staff members. LPA toured the inside and outside the facility. There are 3 different ways to enter in to the preschool, The main entrance, through the church and the back entrance. Both, main and back, entrances do have a code locked device and parents do have the code. This facility has 6 classrooms, Blue Room, Yellow Room, Red Room, Green Room, Traditional Kindergarten and Rainbow Room. All classrooms are being used a this time. The center is part of a church and does use the fellowship hall on occasions. The church is consider as an "off limit" area except once a week. LPA toured the classrooms and bathrooms. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. All bathrooms met Title 22 Health and Safety codes as well as the California Codes of Regulations. LPA also observed age appropriate toys, books, creative art work and cubbies in primary care areas. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. This facility does have pets (amphibian) in certain classrooms. LPA observed mats for sleeping and bedding will be taken home via the parent digestion. The facility has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA inspected and verified that there is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the premises. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. There is currently no Incidental Medical Services (IMS) been given at this time. LPA toured the outside space. There are three playgrounds and a rest area. The rest area, Playground #1 and playground #3 are in the front of the main entrance and the Playground #2 is on the side of classrooms Yellow, Red and Rainbow. The director had advised LPA Chavies that the 2's are using playground #2 and the 3's and up are using playground #1 and Playground #3.\302\240 The surface of the outdoor activity spaces is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, bikes and areas around climbing equipment for cushioning material to absorb falls. There are sandboxes at the facility. Director advised LPA that the sandboxes are checked at the end of the day and before the facility is open. Director advised LPA that parents bring their own meals as well as AM/PM snack and that the facility does provided lunch on Fridays. If a parent does not bring the child's lunch, the facility will contact the parent. LPA advised director that because the facility is a full day program, per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations the facility must provide a midmorning and midafternoon snack. If a parent does not bring the child a lunch, it is the facilities responsibility to ensure the children is provided a lunch. LPA did observe kitchen area. Per director, the facility only stores yogurt and oranges in the refrigerator. The kitchen is shared with the church. LPA observed where emergency food is stored and observed cans of alcohol on the premises. LPA did advise director the children food must be kept on a separate shelf, away from other food that do not belong to the children or facility.\302\240 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors upon request. Director has informed LPA Chavies, that the facility uses a filtered water system for drinking water. Per Title 22, A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. LPA received Lead Testing Results from September 2022 with an exceedance over 5.5 ppb. LPA observe documentation from September 2022 regarding fixture replacement verification. LPA was able to obtain test results from the re-test. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and correctly posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every month. CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 10 children's files. All files currently have all required Forms (LIC 700, 701, 995E, 627, LIC 9227) and immunization records. STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 7 staff files. All files currently have all required forms ( LIC 501, 503, 508) Education and Finger print clearance. One or more person have received a First Aid/CPR certificate. Director packet has been given to LPA Lovest and is under review. LPA did advised director that some employees have expired Mandated Reporter Certificates, missing immunization records and missing TB Results. LPA advised director to ensure that all employees are following the health and safety codes governing the State of California. The following were also discussed with the director: 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 . Director 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. Commencing September 1 st , 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1 st , 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN). Per Title 22 of the California Codes of Regulations, the facility is being cited for the following: Type B's and Technical Violations. (See LIC 809-D and LIC 9102) An exit interview was conducted with Director, Carolina Noguera. A copy of this report was read and given to Director as well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.