Routine inspection (3-year)·April 3, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 04/03/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 09:48AM, identified self and met with Steve Donahue, Assistant Principal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided the principal with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a state preschool program located on an elementary campus in Room 24. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 8:00AM \342\200\223 2:23PM. There were 13 children and 2 staff present when LPA arrived. 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. LPA observed children's back packs stored in a bin near the door entry to the classroom. Children do not have an individual space for jackets to be stored. LPA observed jackets placed on a table stacked on top of each other. (Photo taken) Cots and linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in the restroom. Rooms 24 has a bathroom that has 1 sink and 1 toilet accessible for children. Facility has a waiver to include outdoor restroom to be used by children with supervision of a teacher. Room 24 also has an additional sink for handwashing only. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Assistant Principal stated that poisons are kept in a locked room outside of Room 24. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 03/04/2024 and Fire Drill on 03/14/2024. ---Page 1 of 3 Carbon monoxide detector were observed in the classroom. IQ Air Filtration Technology installed has built in carbon monoxide detector. This system was installed due to refineries located near the facility. LPA observed menus posted. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides breakfast and lunch to children in care. 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. LPA observed trash can in lunch area used for solid waste without a tight-fitting cover. (photo taken) 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. LPA observed trees in the outdoors that provide shade. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free Per Assistant Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. LPA did not observe at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. There were no staff records in the facility for LPA to review. Missing documentation was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did not have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did not have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. LPA advised Assistant Principal to submit an LIC308 Designation of Facility Responsibility with the current principal\342\200\231s information. Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. LPA observed 3 of 13 children not signed in on signing/out sheets. Aide disclosed children arrived late and children are dropped off at the main office of school campus. ---Page 2 of 3 LPA observed First Aid supplies in the classroom. LPA also observed additional first aid supplies in the nurse\342\200\231s office. Per principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the nurse\342\200\231s office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill, and it is in the nurse\342\200\231s office. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . UPDATE : LPA provided the principal with a copy of the Effects of Lead Exposure form during the inspection and discussed the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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-c are-licensing/process . 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 Steve Donahue, Assistant Principal.---Page 3 of 3