Routine inspection·August 1, 2025

On 8/1/2025 at 9:20 AM an unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Kam. LPA announced purpose of visit and met with Principle/Facility Representative (FR) Eugenia Mbata. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 120. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. Entrance Checklist LIC 125 was provided. The facility is made up of 5 classrooms. Classroom 1 is closed with no anticipated date for reopening. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 31 children and a total census of 7 staff and 3 teachers 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 cubbies 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. 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. Per FR, only LAUSD approved disinfectants are present at the facility, LPA observed these items stored in a locked maintenance closet. Page 1 of 4 A first aid kit is kept in the classroom in a marked locked cabinet . LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors, located in the reception area on the left wall. 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 7/23/2025. Isolation area for sick children is in the reception area where LPA observed child will have full supervision until child is picked up by Authorized Representative. Per FR, they currently have 1 child that requires medication. LPA observed medication stored in the classroom in a locked cabinet which is centrally located but inaccessible to children. LPA observed medication for children in original packaging with unaltered label and conducted record review to ensure completion of required documents. Snack/lunch menus were reviewed and observed posted. Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and PM Snack. Food is provided by the elementary school and delivered daily. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food staging area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Trash cans used to discard food have solid waste bags, per FR food is discarded immediately after each meal. 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. LPA observed a variety of age appropriate toys available. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA observed 2 playgrounds one for 2-3 year olds and one for 4-5 year olds. The play space for ages 2-3 had a large play structure well maintained with cushioning material, water play area, sand play, table for blocks, container garden and tricycle path. The play space for ages 4-5 had 2 play structures, a play house, sand and water tables, balance area, manipulative table, and bike path. LPA advised (FR) 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 in addition to their personal water bottles. 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. CPR card expires on 10/2027 for staff. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 8/1/2025 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Principle/facility representative, Eugenia Mbata. Page 4 of 4