Routine inspection·October 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/19/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 09:15AM, identified self and met with Miriam King, Principal who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Principal with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 1 classroom: Room 4. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:23 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There were 14 children and 2 staff present when LPA arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Criminal record clearance was not reviewed. However, per condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District, all individual\342\200\231s present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. LPA observed teachers\342\200\231 belongings placed in areas accessible to children. Children in Room 4 have their own cubby to store their belongings. Mats and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district. ---Page 1 of 5 LPA observed children's sleeping mats to be stored in a storage room. Mats were covered with a flat bedding sheet. Mats were stored stacked and touching one another. (photo taken) Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. Room 4 also has an additional sink for handwashing. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in Room 4. At 9:33AM, LPA observed Lysol disinfected spray, disinfecting wipes stored in a low leveled unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to child. (photo taken) LPA also observed a Fabreeze spray can in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.(photo taken) Medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Principal states that poisons are locked in the hopper room. LPA did not observe a carbon monoxide detector installed in Room 4. Per principal, there is no carbon monoxide detector installed in Room 4. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food should have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. LPA observed trash cans used for solid waste to have no tight fitted lids. Trash cans were in the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. ---Page 2 of 5 All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed the rubber mat under the climbing equipment to be un leveled. (photo taken) LPA observed water hose blocking the walkway from Room 4 to the outdoor play area. (photo taken) Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA observed water dripping from one of the drinking fountains in the outdoor play area and stagnant water. (photo taken) There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean. LPA observed electrical cord from a portable radio laying on the floor of a walkway in the classroom. (photo taken) All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Per principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility completed sampling but the test results are not yet available. LPA referred Principal to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. --- Page 3 of 5 Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. LPA observed signatures for children signed in but no times children were dropped off documented. LPA did not observe any personnel files to review staff records. Per principal, there is currently no staff files with mandated reporter training certificates, immunization records, or current CPR/First Aid certificates to review. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 10/19/2023. Menus are posted one month in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snack to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom. According to the Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the nurse office. 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/ . Page 4 of 5 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 . Principal 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 following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Principal was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the principal. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Miriam King, Principal. Page 5 of 5