Routine inspection·October 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/11/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:00AM, identified self and met with Esther Leon, 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 located in 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 stored in the area where children play. LPA observed items stored in boxes in the areas where children play. ---Page 1 of 5 LPA observed children's belongings stored in a shelf near the classroom entrance. LPA also observed children's jackets and sweaters hanging on a child sized coat rack overlapping. Linens are provided for each child enrolled. Linens are washed weekly by school district. Per staff #1, matts are not provided for each child enrolled. Per Staff #1, there are only 6 matts available for the 16 children enrolled. Children who do not have a matt to rest on sit at the table with quiet activities. LPA observed matts stored in a corner of the classroom stacked inside a box. (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 hand washing. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was not observed in classrooms. Per principal, children bring their own water bottle daily and drinking water is available outdoors for children who need water refills. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, 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 Staff 1 and Assistant Principal, there is no carbon monoxide detector install 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 have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. ---Page 2 of 5 LPA observed 3 children's tricycles with missing bar grips and exposed sharp metal. LPA observed play structure off limits and taped off for repair. Padding under play structure is pending replacement. Per Principal, no date for repair completion is available. There is a large tree in the play yard that provides adequate 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. Per Principal, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility. 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 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP. 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. LPA observed sign in/out sheets to have all children present signed by Staff #1 and no time of day of drop off or pick up indicated. LPA did not observe any personnel files to review.---Page 3 of 5 Per principal, there is currently no staff files with mandated reporter training certificates, immunization records, and current CPR/First Aid certificates. LPA did not observe an LIC308 with the designee\342\200\231s information. Per principal, a complete LIC308 is not available. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 9/28/2023 and on 9/19/2023. 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 hot supper to children. Food is prepared in the main elementary cafeteria. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom. 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 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 . ---Page 4 of 5 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 Esther Leon, Principal. ---Page 5 of 5