Routine inspection·November 5, 2025

On Wednesday, October 5, 2025, at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Site Designee, Parisa Zahedi who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years old. This program operates Monday to Friday 6:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Sign in and out takes place at the entrance of each classroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. At arrival, there were 28 children present and 8 staff. There are no pools or bodies of water on this premises. LPA entered Room 1, which serves children 2-3 years of age. During today\342\200\231s visit 15 children were present and 3 teachers providing care and supervision. There were no children present in this classroom as LPA Garcia toured. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. Cleaning supplies were observed to be stored in high wired baskets that were not accessible to the children. LPA observed the restroom used by room (left) that had 2 toilets and 2 hand washing sinks. The toilets and hand washing sinks were both operable and toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels were observed. In addition LPA observed a diaper changing station in the classroom. LPA Garcia observed a trash bin with a tight lid. LPA entered Room 2, which serves children 4-5 years of age. During today\342\200\231s visit 13 children were present and 3 teachers providing care and supervision. There were no children present in this classroom as LPA Garcia toured. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed cubbies for children to store their personal belongings. Cleaning supplies were observed to be stored in high wired baskets that were not accessible to the children. LPA observed the restroom used by room (right) that had 2 toilets and 2 hand washing sinks. The toilets and hand washing sinks were both operable and toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels were observed. LPA Garcia observed a trash bin with a tight lid. Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Garcia. LPA observed central Heating and A/C units on located in each classroom, in addition to portable A/C units and portable fans. Site designee stated the portable AC units are used in case the AC units is not working sufficiently in hotter months. LPA observed the temperature of the classrooms to be comfortable to the children. LPA observed 2 fire extinguishers located in each classroom near the entrance of each door. The valve for the fire extinguisher on the required 2-A-10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 08/29/25. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during this visit and LPA heard sounds and are operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 3/12/25. LPA observed napping equipment (cots) to be in good condition and stored in each classroom were the children nap. First aid kit supplies are kept inside the classrooms in backpacks, out of reach to the children and are taken outdoors daily for outdoor play. LPA observed the kits to be fully equipped. During this visit, per Site Designee, Parisha Zahedi, stated there are currently no children with medication nor with food allergies enrolled. LPA Garcia asked if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons or bodies of water. LPA did not observe firearms or weapons, poisons, nor bodies of water. Site Director, stated the ill isolation area takes place in the Site Director\342\200\231s office and children utilize staff restroom. There are 2 restrooms available for the children to use, located in this facility. One is located in Room 1 (left), and the other in Room 2 (right). LPA Garcia observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks. LPA observed a total of 4 toilets and 4 handwashing sinks utilized by the children. There are 2 staff restrooms at this facility with a total of 2 toilets and 2 sinks. LPA Garcia entered the outdoor play area. The outdoor play area is shared by both classrooms and the children use the yard at the same time. The outdoor play area is surrounded by 3 property walls that are chain link fence. There are two gates leading to the parking lot and one rolling gate is secured with a chain and lock making it inaccessible for the children. The second gate is a push door gate, and is secured with a high barrel bolt lock. The surface of the outdoor activity space (concrete, poured in rubber, artificial turf) is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Garcia observed play structure and equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-5 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with poured in rubber and that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Garcia observed, 3 hip roof shade canopy and 1 canopy tent. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring out water jug\342\200\231s that are cleaned and refilled daily. This program provides meals and snacks for the children, and the meals are prepared on site. LPA Garcia informed Site Designee, that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. This facility does utilize a kitchen that was inspected by LPA and did not observed rodents and was free of infestations. The kitchen and refrigerators were observed to be clean. Menus were posted in the classrooms. Lead testing was conducted on 2/27/25 and there were no lead exceedance detected. The children do not drink water from any fountains or sinks at the facility. Water jugs are used and along with disposable cups and the children are free to drink as needed. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) and Daily Schedule, and Car Seat Law Safety Poster. LPA Garcia observed sign in/out sheets and observed 28 signatures. LPA Garcia observed Site Designee\342\200\231s Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification dated 11/18/23. However, no other teacher files or forms are kept at this site and are kept at the administrative office at 825 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, suite 228. Items discussed during this visit: 1. The following items are prohibited by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. 2. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. 3. Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each childcare facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. 4.LIC 311A - Records to be Maintained at the Facility: LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 5.Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and EMSA approved must be present. 6.Designated Staff: The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. 7.Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review 8. Immunization Requirements: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or influenza declination 9.Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. Criminal Record Clearance - facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . 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. Staff records will be reviewed on a different day due to the documents being stored at administrative office located at 825 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, Suite 228. Deficiencies: 1) Type B Violation - (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. 2) Type B Violation - (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. Notice of Site Visit - A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Designee, Parisha Zahedi.