Routine inspection·June 3, 2025

On 6/3/2025 at 9:45 AM an unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam. LPA announced purpose of visit and initially met with O.Malaszczuk Facility Representative (RP). Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 42. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 2:14 pm. LPA took a self guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. LIC 125, Entrance Checklist was provided. The facility is made up of 2 classrooms Room 1 and Room 3, Room 2 is not in use at this time by State Preschool and is used by the elementary school. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 14 children and a total census of 3 teachers and 1 aide present. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children with rounded edges and well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with a variety of age appropriate toys maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were rolling storage racks observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per FR linens are provided by the facility and washed by weekly laundry service. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed bubblers available for children and children's personal water bottles. Bathrooms are located in the classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 4 On 6/3/2025 at 9:45 AM an unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam. LPA announced purpose of visit and initially met with O.Malaszczuk Facility Representative (RP). Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 42. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 2:14 pm. LPA took a self guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. LIC 125, Entrance Checklist was provided. The facility is made up of 2 classrooms Room 1 and Room 3, Room 2 is not in use at this time by State Preschool and is used by the elementary school. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 14 children and a total census of 3 teachers and 1 aide present. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children with rounded edges and well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with a variety of age appropriate toys maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were rolling storage racks observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per FR linens are provided by the facility and washed by weekly laundry service. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed bubblers available for children and children's personal water bottles. Bathrooms are located in the classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 4 On 6/3/2025 at 9:45 AM an unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam. LPA announced purpose of visit and initially met with O.Malaszczuk Facility Representative (RP). Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 42. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 2:14 pm. LPA took a self guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. LIC 125, Entrance Checklist was provided. The facility is made up of 2 classrooms Room 1 and Room 3, Room 2 is not in use at this time by State Preschool and is used by the elementary school. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 14 children and a total census of 3 teachers and 1 aide present. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children with rounded edges and well maintained. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with a variety of age appropriate toys maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were rolling storage racks observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per FR linens are provided by the facility and washed by weekly laundry service. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed bubblers available for children and children's personal water bottles. Bathrooms are located in the classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 4 Per FR, only LAUSD approved disinfectants are present at the facility, and are stored in the custodian closet. A first aid kit is kept locked in the storage cabinets near the entrance . LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors, located in the classrooms and are hardwired. LPA observed smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are present in the facility. LPA discussed requirement to have fire extinguishers serviced annually and to conduct regular checks of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are in operable condition. Disaster drill log were not present however are conducted monthly per LAUSD requirements. Isolation area for sick children is in the nurse office where LPA observed children will have full supervision until child is picked up by Authorized Representative. Per FR, there are no children with medication. Snack/lunch menus were not observed posted. Facility provides Breakfast, and Lunch. Food is provided by the elementary school and delivered daily. Food and snacks were not available at time for review. Food staging area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Per teachers trash is placed back on the meal cart after meal and trash is disposed of by the elementary cafeteria. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed surface of outdoor play areas to be safe and maintained for activities planned. LPA observed a variety of age appropriate toys available. Play area is equipped with a play structure with appropriate cushioning material, sand box, building blocks area, water play tables, quiet corner with books and seating. Required shade is not present in the outdoor area. Fencing were inspected and found in compliance. LPA advised principle that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teachers at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Page 2 of 4 Staff and children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857 for children and the LIC 859 for staff. LPA did not review confidential staff files during the inspection due to the staff confidential files being stored at the administrative office. No staff records were present and therefore LPA was unable to confirm CPR or AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate. Staff present were substitute teachers but permanent staff files and principle file were also not present at the facility. All staff and employees have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The following were discussed: LPA advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to CCL within the time frame specified by the regulation, this includes any changes as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over in the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed facility. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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. Page 3 of 4 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) 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. Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 06/03/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility representative, O.Malaszczuk. Page 4 of 4