Pre-licensing visit·December 30, 2021

On 12/30/2021 at Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to A \342\200\223 list Montessori Preschool for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Byanka Pacleb (applicant) and Mariano Pacleb who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a license with a capacity for 30 pre-school children ages 2 \342\200\223 entry into first grade. The facility is a single story, open floor plan classroom building. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Herbert Reddick of the LA City Fire Department The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair Drinking water will be provided through filtered water Heating and Cooling was provided by a central heating system. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris Adequate lighting was observed The classroom was clean in good repair Storage for children\342\200\231s belongings were observed Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children The classroom was equipped with a working telephone Parents and authorized adult will sign in using their original. The required postings were also posted in this common area. Children will use mats for napping, Mats were observed in good condition. Measurements for the indoor activity space was 656.87 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 18 children FOOD SERVICE: Lunches and snacks will be provided by parents. LPA observed a microwave and refrigeration for heating and storing meals if needed. There is no dishwashing equipment. Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 2 toilets and 1 urinals = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 45 children 3 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 45 children Toilets and sinks were age appropriate Toilets and sinks were age appropriate The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed, applicant plans to use indoor/outdoor equipment. Toys were observed in good condition. The play yard is a converted parking lot, completely gated with a 4 inch or higher gate. Applicant is informed that vehicles shall not use this area for drop offs. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. LPA did not observe any climbing apparatus, no resilient cushioning was observed Water (pitcher or fountains) was available for outdoor water source Applicant will use tents for shading, benches did not observe benches for resting during today inspection. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 836.55 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 11 children. Center is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2 for the purpose of accommodating the facilities indoor capacity Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 18 children determined by the indoor measurements. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Byanka Pecleb.