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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

O'MELVENY ELEMENTARY CSPPLicense 1974165954 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilia Hernandez and Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/10/2025. LPAs arrived at the facility at 9:35AM and met with Henry Vidrio, Principal who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPAs provided the facility with a copies of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 1 classroom. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There were 7 children and 2 staff present when LPAs arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. This facility is funded by the California Department of Education and operates under Title 5 staffing ratios. 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. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: upon entering the classroom, the LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan was not posted or readily available for review during the inspection. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. LPAs observed equipment stored on top of cabinets that were not secured to prevent items from falling on children while in their play areas. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. LPAs reminded staff that children belongings should not touch while stored. ---Page 1 of 3 Mats and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district. LPAs observed napping equipment stored in cabinets in each classroom. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in a separate storage room. LPAs observed mats for children sleep on stacked on top of one another without a barrier to keep bedding from coming into contact. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restrooms. The classroom also has an additional sink for handwashing. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Principal, children bring their own water bottle daily and filtered water stations are available for children who need water refills. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 09/18/2025. The facility provides breakfast and lunch to children. Food is prepared at a satellite location, and meals are brought to the facility daily. Menus were not available for review during the inspection. Per Cafeteria Manager, preschool program menus are not accessible in the same database as the elementary school. Per Cafeteria Manager, issue has been escalated to Administration to assist with correction. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPAs advised that at no time shall children be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Per Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPAs did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. Facility has conducted water lead testing to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. ---Page 2 of 3 Per Lead Teacher, there are no personnel files readily available for the LPAs to review. 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. First Aid supplies are available in the nurse\342\200\231s office. According to 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\342\200\231s 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/ 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 notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Henry Vidrio, Principal. Page 3 of 3

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

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What happened during the October 10, 2025 inspection of O'MELVENY ELEMENTARY CSPP?

This was a inspection inspection of O'MELVENY ELEMENTARY CSPP on October 10, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to O'MELVENY ELEMENTARY CSPP on October 10, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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