Pre-licensing visit·April 28, 2022

On 4/28/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to President Elementary School for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Edie Smith (VOA Head Start representative) and Genise Clark (site supervisor) who provided a tour of the facility. Day care operations will take place on the elementary school campus in room number 33 adjoining with room 32. The program is a Pre-school Classroom Collaboration (CCP) with Los Angeles Unified School District. LPA advised the representative that the programs shall not commingle. The applicant is requesting a license with a capacity for 20 pre-school children ages 3 \342\200\223 5 years. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Henry Medina of the LA City Fire Department The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger where present, Last inspected 5/17/2022 Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed in the integrated alarm system 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 by dispenser bottled 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 center will use the elementary school\342\200\231s nurse\342\200\231s office for isolation. A staff shall be made available to escort the child and remain with the child until pick up 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 567.63 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 16 children FOOD SERVICE: Lunches and snacks will be provided by the VOA\342\200\231s main kitchen. LPA observed a microwave and refrigeration for meal prepping. There was no dishwashing equipment, foods containers and utensils sill be disposable. Center shall devise a plan to make prepping area inaccessible to children in care. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan for children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding. RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 2 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 30 children 2 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 30 children 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. Representative was reminded that restrooms shall not be used for storage. Faucets delivered cold water. The center shares the restroom with an adjacent classroom, the program operated in the adjacent class is not a Community Care Licensing regulated program. The applicant shall request a waiver of Title 22, Div. 12, Chapter 1, Article 07. Physical Plant Environmental. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age appropriate toys and equipment where observed. The center shall not share toys and equipment with other programs on the campus. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit . LPA recommends that tree benches (made of brick) be padded or monitored at all times. LPA did not observe any climbing apparatus, no resilient cushioning was observed Water canisters shall be made available for outdoor water source, applicant was advised to turn or make water faucets inaccessible for drinking. Trees were available for shading, LPA recommends additional shading. LPA observed benches for resting. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 318.52 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 80 children. Applicant shall request a waiver for Title 22, Div. 12, Chapter 1, Article 07. Physical Environment, to share the outdoor activity area with the LAUSD program. Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 16 children determined by the indoor measurements, pending the approval of the waivers. Also 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 . Licensee [or 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Edie Smith.