Routine inspection·December 15, 2025

On 12/15/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced\302\240 Annual/ Random visit at Shalem Preschool. LPA met with, Director, Shlilah Kalev and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: 914-224-5882. There were 12 children in care being supervised by 3 staff members. LPA toured the Preschool classroom. All facility floors, bathrooms, cots/mats and classrooms meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. LPA observed cots/mats for sleeping, age appropriate toys and books in primary care area. Director advised LPA that blankets are washed by the parents every Friday and are to be brought back every Monday. If the parents do not bring back the blanket, facility will provide a blanket for the children in care. LPA toured outdoor activity space. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition. There is a gate that separate the parking lot from the playground All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors/ smoke alarms. The facility does have one or more fire extinguishers which has an inspection date of on\302\240 January 2025 on the premises. Director advised LPA that parents can bring their own meals, but the facility does provide a hot meal option and am/pm snacks.\302\240 There is no current Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are been given at this time and written plan was reviewed.\302\240 There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. This facility does have an armed security officer at the parking lot gate but, officer is not allowed on the facility premises with firearm.\302\240 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. LPA observed that there were no baby walkers, bouncy seats, saucers and any other items that fall into that category. Director was reminded that only children who are eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. 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 2/28/23 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP on January 6,2025. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and correctly posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every month. CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 6 children's files. All files currently have all required Forms (LIC 700, 701, 995E, 627, LIC 9227 and immunization records.) STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 1 staff file. Staff file is up to date. The following were also discussed with the director: 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 . Director 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. Commencing September 1 st , 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1 st , 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, there are no deficiencies being cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Shlilah Kalev. A copy of this report was read and given to Director as well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.