Facility-requested visit·June 2, 2022

On 6/2/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced case management visit to the Village Children's Center for the purpose of conducting a increase in capacity. The applicant is requesting to increase the center's capacity from 30 to 45 children. The center is located on the campus of Riviera United Methodist Church (RUMC),the center will utilize 2 class rooms; numbers 1 and 2. Parents and children enter from the rear of the church, through the teal door. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Hector Mendoza of the Torrance Fire Department. The following was observed: Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers Heating and Cooling was provided by a central heating system. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris Adequate lighting was observed The classrooms were clean in good repair Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children The facility was equipped with a working telephone Parents and authorized adults sign children in and out using their original. The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1423.64 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 40 children FOOD SERVICE: Lunches and snacks will be provided by parents. LPA observed a food prepping kitchen with refrigeration and sinks. Parents provide meals and the center provides snacks. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 3 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 45 children 4 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 60 children One restroom is accessible either down the hallway or from outdoors by parking lot Toilets and sinks were not age appropriate, LPA observed broad based stools to assist children in using the fixtures. Caution signs shall be posted for faucets dispensing hot water. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed. Toys and equipment were observed in good condition. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. LPA did not observe resilient cushioning under climbing apparatus.. Water pitchers were available for outdoor water source Shade sails for shading, and benches for resting were observed Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 1770.06 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 23 children. Center is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2(a); 75 square feet per child. to accommodating the facilities indoor capacity of 40 children. Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 40 children determined by the indoor measurements, and approval of requested the waiver. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Nina Yuli Mihara.