Routine inspection·April 24, 2023

On 4/24/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at 6705 W. 77th Street, Westchester, CA 90045. LPA was greeted by Olubukola Salako facility director. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed 21 children and 4 staff members and director providing care and supervision. Panda Classroom- 8 children and 1 staff member Elephant Classroom- 9 children and 1 staff member Giraffe Classroom- 6 children and 1 staff member. Facility operates Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Facility has a maximum capacity of 144 preschool age children, ages 2 years old to 6 years old. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. No medications were observed at the facility. Per Director, there are currently no children with medications. Per Director, medications are stored in the director\342\200\231s office. A refrigerator is available in each classroom and can be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. LPA reviewed with Director the steps taken and documentation obtained when a child does require medication to be administered. LPA observed First Aid Kits and working Fire Extinguishers in each classroom. Facility has working carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or Page 2 pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The outdoor area was observed and inspected. LPA observed three different outdoor yards with age appropriate outdoor toys that children are able to use. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed shaded area in the outdoor space with age appropriate play equipment and toys. Areas around high climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls. Teachers ensure playground and outdoor equipment is safe and free of hazard before children use the area. Teachers do the day to day cleaning in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in locked cabinet in each classroom. Facility has a designated person, that cleans and disinfects the classrooms every evening. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Facility currently does not provide meals or snacks. Families are responsible for packing all items, facility only stores them in the classroom refrigerator. LPA observed classroom refrigerator clearly labeled with children\342\200\231s name. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own refillable water bottles and staff refills water as needed. LPA observed water dispensers in each classroom. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility contracts with a Pest control vendor to ensure that facility stays pest free. LPA observed working fire extinguishers in each classroom. Page 3 Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. LPA reviewed 6 staff files and observed 2 files did not have current LIC 9052 Employee Rights. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Director\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR was completed on 6/18/2022. Child Care Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 7/14/2022. LPA provided director with the list of approved EMSA approved vendors to use as a resource when planning future trainings. LPA reviewed 10 children\342\200\231s files and observed 7 files were incomplete. LPA provided facility with a copy of the LIC 311A and LIC 125 to use as a reference to ensure all files have current documents. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility is currently using Bright wheel for the electronic sign in sheet and a hard copy is available for review. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. 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/inspection-process . Page 4 Facility director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) currently IS being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and facility admin discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Olubukola Salako.