Facility-requested visit·September 5, 2024

On 9/5/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Holy Trinity Preschool for the purpose of conducting a Case Management- licensee initiated, inspection. LPA met with Michelle Conejo(director) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting to increase the preschool's capacity from 42 - 66 children, ages 2 years - until entry into first grade. The daycare is located on the Campus of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The applicant plans to accommodate the increase by relocating preschool operations to 3 new adjoining classrooms, located on the Sepulveda street side of of the campus, children will also enter from this side of the campus, the previous classrooms were located in the main building and shall not be used for preschool operation post licensure. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 11/29/2023.Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each classroom. First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, first aid manuals and thermometers. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Cots were observed for napping in good repair Cubbies were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water will be provided through filtered water and paper cups 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. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. The director' office and and a designated restroom stall will serve as an isolation plan for ill children The facility was equipped with working telephones in each classroom. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures. The director was reminded that sign in sheets shall be readily available upon request from any Licensing representative for a minimum of 30 days. The required postings were posted in a prominent area for viewing. Measurements for the indoor activity space were 2013.58 square feet, which will not accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. FOOD SERVICE: Breakfast and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review. LPA observed a prepping area, with a sink, storage for foods and a refrigerator with a thermometer. LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. Foods and toxins and other chemicals were stored separately. RESTROOMS There were 2 restrooms located outside of the classrooms with a total of 4 sinks, 5 toilets, and 2 urinals available for children use. LPA discussed supervision shall be provided at all times, no child should be allowed to go to the restrooms unless escorted by a qualified staff member. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered warm and cold water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE The center has a existing "outdoor activity space" waiver on file, there shall be no changes to the existing waiver. The waiver allows the preschool to share the church's kindergarten playground on a alternating schedule, LPA observed the waiver and posted schedules. Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition. The play yard was gated with a 4 foot or higher gate. Resilient cushioning was observed in fair condition under climbing apparatus. Water shall be provided using filtered pitchers and paper cups LPA observed shade tents for shade and benches for resting. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Measurements were not taken based on the current waiver and no physical changes to the play yard. Director shall ensure that the storage rooms are inaccessible to children and that the fish tank in room 2 be secured to prevent falling in the case of an earthquake and provide photos of both. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 57 children determined by the measurements of the indoor space.