Pre-licensing visit·August 24, 2022

On 8/24/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Pacific Coast Montessori Academy. LPA met with Karen McGrory (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a toddler option. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 90 preschoolers, ages 2 year \342\200\223 until entry into Kindergarten; and 30 toddlers, ages 18 \342\200\223 36 months. There 7 classrooms dedicated to day care activity; rooms 1 and 2 will be used for toddler children and rooms 3 \342\200\223 7 will be used for pre-school (room 8 is not a licensed classroom. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Michael Judkins of the L.A. County Fire prevention Bureau 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 equipment was observed in good repair Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris Adequate lighting was observed The classrooms were clean in good repair 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 facility was equipped with a working telephone Parents and authorized adults will sign in and out children using the electronic devise \342\200\234Pro Care\342\200\235 The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1253.14 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 35 toddler children and 5092.31 = 145 preschool children FOOD SERVICE: Lunches and snacks will be provided by the school. Weekly menus were posted for review. Children will eat in their classrooms. LPA observed a full kitchen that was inaccessible to children in care, the kitchen was clean refrigeration and storage for foods were observed. Toddler classes were equipped with refrigeration and prepping areas. Prepping/lunch area was included in the measurements, applicant states the area is also used for activities. 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: 8 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 120 children 9 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 135 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. Faucets delivered cold water. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition. The play yard gated with a 4 inch or higher gate. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Sand was observed for cushioning under all climbing apparatus, and artificial grass in other areas of the outdoor activity area. Water pitchers was available for an outdoor water source LPA observed trees for shade and benches for resting. Applicant shall provide shading in the toddlers backyard. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2578.63 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 34 toddlers, and 10122.83 for 134 preschool children. The Following corrections shall be made prior to licensure: Un-leveled pavement near the garden causes a tripping hazard Piping and water sprouts shall be made covered, the 2 cement blocks on the preschools play yard must be inaccessible to children Shading shall be provided in the toddler's rear yard' Poles in along the toddler bike path shall be padded and gaps on the sides of the shed shall be made inaccessible The pole in room 3/4 shall be padded Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 30 toddlers and 90 preschool children for a total of 120 determined by the total number of toilets, pending corrections Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Karen McGrory.