Routine inspection·January 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 1/12/23 at 10:30 AM. LPA met with Veronica Garcia Facility Representative (FR) who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that operates an AM and PM program, Monday - Friday from 7:30AM-10:30PM and 11:20AM.- 2:20PM. There were no children and three staff present when LPA arrived. Facility is in transition from the AM to the PM program. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Facility shares a campus with Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten. Licensed classrooms are located in Room #1 and Room #3. State preschool does not commingle with the programs on campus. Both classrooms had furniture in good condition, free of loose, sharp and/or pointed parts. The floors and surfaces in the classrooms were clean and safe. Rugs were observed to be flat on the ground to avoid tripping hazards. Water is made readily available via labeled bottles provided by facility. Facility does have extra water bottles on hand. Facility also has operable water fountains in each classroom. LPA observed solid waste in trash cans without lids. Trash cans were discussed with FR. There are currently no children with medication. Per staff, when a child does have medication it is stored in the classroom with required authorization forms, inaccessible to children. Children have cubbies to store personal belongings separate from each other. Children do not nap at facility because they are part time. LPA toured the children\342\200\231s restrooms. Restrooms are located in each classroom for preschool use only. Restrooms were observed to be safe and sanitary with operable sinks and toilets. LPA toured outdoor play area. Outdoor space is only used by preschool children. Outdoor areas were ---------------------PAGE 1 observed to have age appropriate equipment, toys and material for children. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing structure to absorb fall. Shade was observed throughout the outdoor area. LPA observed shade material falling down, touching the ground. Per FR this is due to the rain and wind we just experienced and shade will be fixed. LPA observed three operable water fountains available for children to drink freely. LPA observed children's play house and picnic bench is cracked with sharp plastic edges. LPA observed required posted documentation in each classroom, which included, Facility License, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, Licensing Form (LIC) 610- Facility Disaster Plan, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menu. Disaster plan was discussed with FR. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, Daily schedules and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 12/16/22. All items observed. LPA toured kitchen at facility. Facility provides breakfast and lunch. Food is not cooked at the facility. Prepackaged food is brought from the neighboring elementary school. Extra food is discarded. Food Storage area was observed to be clean, free of litter, insects and rodents. Cleaning supplies are stored separate from the food. Carbon monoxide detector is wired with facility smoke and fire alarm. LPA reviewed Sign In/Out sheets are located inside each classroom. All children were signed in and out with date, time and full signature of child's guardian. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for Emergency Card with consent for medical treatment, Immunization Records, LIC 995 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 701- Physician\342\200\231s Report, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, Request for medication documentation, medication expiration dates and signed Admissions Agreement. All documents were observed. Staff records were not available for review. All staff are missing proof of immunization, Mandated Reporter Training, and current CRP and First aid certificates. LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and Teachers permit were discussed. --------------------PAGE 2 LPA observed that facility still is implementing COVID-19 precautions and procedures as required by Los Angeles Unified School District and the Department of Public Health. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a plan for providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . 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 Veronica Garcia. --------------------------PAGE 3