Facility-requested visit·July 7, 2025

On 07/07/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Doris Whitmore and Judy Laureano made an announced visit to PACE Green Head State for the purpose of conducting an increase of capacity inspection. The center is located on the premises of William Green Elementary School. The applicant, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) is requesting an increase of capacity for their preschool license, ages 3 \342\200\223 5 years. The applicant is requesting to serve a total of 36 preschool children. LPAs met with Amanda Velasquez, Assistant Director who provided a tour of the facility according to the provided facility sketch. No children were present during today's inspection. Present during todays inspection is Monique Randolph Regional Site Director There were 2 classrooms (Classroom 1 and Classroom 2) dedicated to the pre-school program. Childcare days are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:00 A.M. \342\200\223 2:30 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 5/23/25 by Inspector Michael Judkins of Los Angeles Fire Department. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 3A40BC or larger, recently installed. Smoke detector is connected to the William Green Elementary School. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed operable condition in both classrooms. The required postings shall be posted in a prominent area for parents and visitor's view. Per Assistant Director of Education, Parent Board will be located outside the classroom. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in an out, using their original signatures. Parents will enter the facility through the Grevillea Street Entrance. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and furniture. The first aid disaster kit was observed and inspected. LPAs reminded facility admin to add the required essentials to the kit as needed. Cubbies were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. Napping cots were observed in the space. Page 2 Two sinks were observed and located in the classrooms. Per applicant drinking water will be provided through filtered water jugs. Water will be readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. Each classroom was observed with two sinks. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed. Storage for disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care, located in the kitchen and top shelf of each classroom. Children will isolate in the office and use the teacher\342\200\231s restroom. A cot/mat should be available for use in the isolation area. Children shall be always monitored, and restroom shall be sanitized after every use. The facility was equipped with working a working telephone. Measurements for the preschool indoor activity space was 1649.31 square feet divided by 35 square feet, equals 47 children , which will accommodate the applicants requested capacity. Food Service: Meals and snacks will be provided by facility. Facility contracts with a third-party vendor, Chefable. LPAs observed prepping area, with sink, storage for food and refrigerator that did not have thermometer, foods and toxins or chemicals shall be stored separately. The food prepping area is located between both classrooms. Restrooms: There were 3 toilets and 3 sinks for children to use. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repairs. Faucets delivered cold water. Outdoor Activity Space: Age-appropriate children\342\200\231s apparatus. LPAs observed the manufacture\342\200\231s sticker reflected ages of children; 2-5 years old. Resilient cushioning was observed in fair condition under climbing apparatus. Children\342\200\231s apparatus and play area was observed shaded for children to play. Water will be made readily available when children are outdoors. Pg3 Cemented Area will be used for additional outdoor space. Outdoor Area Apparatus Measures 2032.74 square feet divided by 75 square feet = 27.10 Outdoor Cemented Area Measures 1884.61 square feet divided by 75 square feet =25.12 Outdoor Measurements accommodate requested capacity of 36 children . Outdoor space playground will be a shared space with the other classes from the William Green Elementary School; outdoor waiver will be needed. Based upon today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a maximum capacity of 36 children determined at the request of the applicant and total measurements. Exit interview was conducted, copy of this report was discussed and provided to Assistant Director Amanda Velasquez.