Pre-licensing visit·April 30, 2021

On 4/30/2021 at 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deborah Lowe and LPA Silva Garibyan made an announced visit to Penny & Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Childcare for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing visit. LPA Lowe and LPA Garibyan met with applicant Peggy Nairn. LPA Lowe and LPA Garibyan toured the facility. The applicant is requesting a Preschool license for a capacity of 52 children. Requested hours of operation Monday - Friday 4:00 am - 11:00 pm. An approved fire clearance was conducted by Fire Inspector Cindy Struck from the LA City Fire Department Public Safety Valley Unit on 2/25/2021. Measurements Preschool classrooms are rooms 2 and 3. Room # 2: Carpet (19 x 36.4) = 691.6 Tile (12 x 16) = 192 Total 883.6 divided by 35 sq ft = 25 children Room # 3: Carpet (18.5 x 36.6) = 677.1 Tile (12 x 16) = 192 Total 869.1 divided by 35 sq ft = 25 children for a total of 50 preschool children. Preschool middle play yard outside of room 3: (26.5 x 32.9) = 871.85 divided by 75 sq ft = 12 children Preschool play yard outside of rooms 1 and 2. Note facility is requesting a waiver for school age and preschool be allowed to use the same yard at separate designated times. Play yard measured at 3 points: Area in front of storage area: (39.4 x 38.9) = 1532.66 - (7.8 x 26.7) = 208.26 = 1324.4 Area in front of planters: (30.7 x 36.7) = 1126.69 Area with climbing structure: (32.4 x 38.8) = 1257.12 1324.4 + 1126.69 + 1257.12 = 3708.21 divided by 75 sq ft = 49 children Total Preschool outdoor space between the 2 play yards 49 + 12= 61 children. Page 1 of 6 Indoor Activity Space: LPA Lowe and LPA Garibyan observed indoor activity space to have age appropriate furniture and toys in good repair, including tables, chairs, and cots. Tile area also was observed with cubby storage for the children's personal belongings. An Igloo water container was observed with disposable cups for drinking water. Fire extinguisher was observed new with a date of 1/25/2021. Facility is equipped with a sprinkler system and fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide detector was not observed in facility. Facility has central heating and air. Trash cans were observed with appropriate lids. First aid kits were observed to have: bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, and antiseptic solution. Directors office will be used for isolation of ill children. Required posting were observed in classroom for public viewing. Parent / guardian sign in and out is at front of facility for all children to be signed in with original signature. Facility has a working phone land line available. All medications will be stored in the directors office and when needed in refrigerator located in directors office. Food Service: Facility participates in the California Food Program. Full Kitchen was observed for preparation of meals. Menu's were observed in classrooms. Kitchen was in good repair. Refrigerator needs to be cleaned and expired food disposed of. Restrooms: The preschool classrooms were observed with two bathrooms containing 2 toilets and 2 sinks each. Bathroom calculations - 4 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 60 and 4 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 60. Adult bathroom stall was observed in same walk through space as preschool bathroom. Outdoor Activity Space: Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in the outdoor activity area and in good repair. Page 2 of 6 Applicants dog was at facility and dog poop was observed on the grass in the middle play yard. Water Igloo will be taken outdoors with class to have water available to children. Play yard was enclosed by a gate higher than 5 feet. The two preschool play yards are separated by a metal gate with a walk through gate with latch. Middle preschool play yards is between larger play yard and infant yard. The following was discussed with the applicant: 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.html . Required Postings/Licensee shall have posted in the Child Care Center at all times the following: Facility license. Personal Rights form (LIC 613A). Menus. Child passenger restraint system poster. (PUB 269). Daily activity schedule. Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148) Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393). Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). Any licensing report documenting a type\342\200\235A\342\200\235 citation must be posted for 30 days. Any licensing report or other document verifying compliance or non-compliance with the Department\342\200\231s order to correct a Type A deficiency must be posted for 30 days. Employee/Volunteer Files shall also be maintained and shall contain the following Health Screening Report - Facility Personnel (LIC 503) and TB Clearance. Proof of Immunization's Page 3 of 6 TB Clearance and "Good Health" statement from volunteers. Personnel Record (LIC 501) or application/resume. Evaluation of Director Qualifications (LIC 9096). Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095). For each aide under age 18, verification of high school graduation or current participation in an occupational program conducted by an accredited high school or college. Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) for staff subject to fingerprint requirements. Fingerprint clearances - Proof of clearance (Criminal Record, FBI and Child Abuse). Appropriate driver's license for person(s) transporting children. Mandated Reporter : Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com Senate Bill (SB) 792 : This bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Senate Bill (SB) 277 New Immunization Requirement : Beginning January 1, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. SIDS & SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME INFORMATION: LPA discussed safe sleep for infants with applicant: Infants must be placed on their backs and must be physically checked every 15 minutes to gauge temperature and ensure they are breathing. Applicant reviewed both items provided and understands the guidance of safe sleep practices. . Page 4 of 6 Safe Sleep Links : AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials Licensee shall maintain Administrative Records which shall have the following: Administrative Records Written inspection procedures for accepting children on a daily basis. Sign-in/sign-out sheets kept for current 30 days, or approved waiver to use electronic pin system. Admission policies, including admission criteria, ages of children who will be accepted; medical assessment requirements; program activities, supplemental services, if any; field trip provisions, transportation arrangements, food service, if any. Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308). Personnel Report (LIC 500) showing current roster. Licensee affidavit regarding persons exempt from fingerprint requirements (Use back of LIC 500). Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) (a posting requirement; see below) with verification that disaster drills are conducted every six months. Documentation of drills shall be maintained for at least one year.Up-to-date list of qualified teacher substitutes. Documentation of exceptions and waivers: Facility Waiver Request (LIC 956) and Exception/Exemption Request (LIC 971). Annual licensing reports and substantiated complaints from the last three years (must be available at the center for public review). and a Child Care Facility Roster (LIC 9040). The applicant was informed of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State\342\200\231s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP\342\200\231s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541. Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov Page 5 of 6 Appeal Process : A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. All appeals must be sent to: California Department of Social Services | Community Care Licensing Division 300 N. Continental Blvd. Suite, 290-A El Segundo, CA 90245 The following items are pending prior to licensure to be completed by: 5/07/2021 via LPA email 1. Install a carbon monoxide detector 2. Kitchen - clean refrigerator and dispose of expired foods 3. Remove cleaning chemicals from classroom counter - ensure all chemicals are inaccessible to children 4. Install exterior latch to adult bathroom door to ensure children can access 5. Add room numbers to classroom doors 6. Clean and remove dog poop from play yard grass Page 6 of 6