Routine inspection (3-year)·May 1, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keyona Scott, conducted an unannounced 3 - Year Required Annual inspection to the Preschool Program located at Amestoy Elementary School on 05/01/2025 at 8:47 AM. LPA met with facility representative (S1) at 9:27 AM. LPA observed proper teacher to children ratios. At approximately 9:31 AM, LPA observed the following: fourteen (14) children to one (1) teacher and one (1) aid in dance class in the elementary school auditorium. LPA met with facility representative (S2) at 9:42 AM and was guided on a tour inside and outside of the school area utilized by the preschool. As a condition of employment, all individuals working or present at the facility that is operated by a school district shall obtain a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. The school district shall notify the Regional Office, if there is a change of status of an individual's criminal record clearance. This is a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) preschool program that operates on the premise of LAUSD, Amestoy Elementary School. The preschool program utilizes classroom 22 on the elementary school premises. The preschool program is licensed to operate in classroom 21 at the elementary school, however, LPA was informed in August of 2024, the preschool program relinquished classroom 21 back to the elementary school and now utilizes classroom 22 for the preschool program. LPA observed classroom 21, in which is now used by the elementary school as a science center. LPA advised facility representative (S1) that LAUSD must send a written request to the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office on LIC 200A - Application For A Child Care Center License, officially requesting classroom change. LPA provided facility representative (S1) with a copy of LIC 200A for the school district to complete. PAGE 1 PHYSICAL PLANT All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The preschool program consists of one (1) classroom. LPA observed the following in the classroom: outlet covers over the electrical outlets not in-use, stored napping mats, cubbies with child's name to store each child's personal belongings brought from home, circle time carpet, table and chair sets and preschool restroom. LPA observed the following toys in the classroom: kitchen play set, blocks, arts and crafts materials, books and other age-appropriate playthings. The facility was kept clean, neat and orderly. The restroom used by the preschool program is located in the preschool classroom. LPA observed two (2) toilets and one (1) sink in the preschool restroom. LPA observed the toilets and sink to be safe, sanitary and functional. All poisons and hazardous items are stored and inaccessible to children in care. All floors are clean and safe. LPA observed the classroom and all kitchen areas and/or food preparation areas clean and free of litter and other hazardous items. Outdoor play area is located on the elementary school play yard adjacent to the preschool classroom and the elementary school play yard adjacent to the T-K and Kindergarten classrooms. Per facility representative (S2), there are no play structures on the play yard adjacent to the preschool classroom. The outdoor play equipment for the preschool program is stored when not in use. The preschool program utilizes the play yard on the T-K and Kindergarten playground on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays due to the play yard has a play structure apparatus. LPA observed cushioned area under play apparatus to absorb a fall. The preschool program has scheduled outdoor play time to ensure the preschool children are not co-mingled with the elementary school children. LPA observed the outdoor play area to be in safe condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA did not observe any bodies of water to include in-ground pools on the facility premises. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. FACILITY RECORDS There is at least one person present at facility that is trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA advised facility representative that all preschool staff are to complete Mandated Reporter training every two years and certificate of completion is to be placed in each staff's individual file at the school site and made readily available for review upon Department's request. PAGE 2 FACILITY RECORDS (continued) LPA attempted to review personnel records during today's inspection, however, facility representative (S1) advised personnel files are not stored at elementary school and in the years she has been working at the school previous LPAs have not requested to review files. LPA advised facility representative that specific personnel files for the preschool program must be readily available upon Department's request. LPA provided facility representative with LIC 125 - Entrance Checklist - Child Care Centers and referred facility staff to review section, Records and other items to make available during inspection, Personnel records (All staff person). LPA advised the following personnel records are to be readily available during inspection: Staff Qualifications Proof of Immunization of Measles (MMR), Pertussis (Tdap), and Influenza (Flu) or Influenza Waiver Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification TB Clearance or Risk Assessment LIC 503 (Health Screening Report) LIC 508 (Criminal Record Statement) LIC 9108 (Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse) Mandated Reporter Training Certificate LIC 9052 (Employee Rights) LPA reviewed for the following Children's Record of four (4) children's files during today's inspection: LIC 613A (Personal Rights) Admission agreement LIC 700 (Identification and Emergency Information) LIC 701 (Physician's Report) LIC 995 (Notification of Parents' Rights) LIC 627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment) Immunization Record LPA observed the following posted documents in classroom 22 during today's inspection: Menus PUB 269 - Child Passenger Restraint System Poster PAGE 3 LPA advised facility representative that required documents to be posted are to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility. Per facility representative, parents do not have access to the preschool classroom. Facility representative advised LPA, the following required documents will be posted in the administration office at the elementary school: Facility License Menus PUB 269 - Child Passenger Restraint System Poster PUB 393 - Notification of Parents' Rights LIC 610 - Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 613A - Personal Rights LPA provided facility represenatative with the following required documents during today's inspection: PUB 393 - Notification of Parents' Rights (with current Regional Office address) LIC 610 - Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 613A - Personal Rights (with current Regional Office address) LPA advised facility representative to move the following required posting document from the board in classroom 22 and place on the parent board in the administration office: PUB 269 - Child Passenger Restraint System Poster LPA reviewed the following documents during today's inspection: Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills: Per review, last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 04/25/2025 and 04/23/2025. Daily Activity Schedule Sign In/Out Sheets LPA provided facility representative with the following document to maintain on file and made readily available for review upon the Department's request: LIC 9148 - Earthquake Preparedness Checklist PAGE 4 LPA identified the following locations during today's inspection: Medication Storage Area for Children Requiring Permissible Medical Services- Per facility representative, there are children currently enrolled that require permissible medical services. Functioning Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Alarm(s) and Fire Extinguisher(s) The facility was operating in substantial compliance during today\342\200\231s inspection on 05/01/2025. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited. The following was thoroughly discussed: 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . 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. PAGE 5 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative (S1). PAGE 6