Routine inspection·May 26, 2022

On 5/26/2022 at 11:37 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lowe, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. Facility is located on a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campus. LPA met with Sonia Gonzalez, School Administrative Assistant , LPA identified reason for visit. At 11:47 am LPA Lowe arrived at preschool classroom located in room #5, met with classroom S#1 and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00 am \342\200\223 11:00 am and 11:30 pm \342\200\223 2:30 pm. LPA observed 4 children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of 3 adult staff. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in 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 toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Elementary school has a cafeteria that handles all food preparation. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility was observed with a fire life safety system with smoke detector and a second device on ceiling. Second device observed was not labeled and facility was unable to verify with written documentation the device as a carbon monoxide detector. At 1:50 pm LPA observed facility is in need of one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. LPA advised per HSC 1596.954 Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA advised the name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director\342\200\231s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA observed sign in/out sheets with full signature located in the classroom. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. Due to staff files are kept at LAUSD district office LPA did not review staff files during this visit. Menus are posted in classroom and in entry way to front office. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The following items were discussed: 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-care-licensing/process . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Lisa Dachs-Ornelas, Principal and Sonia Gonzalez, School Administrative Assistant.