Pre-licensing visit·October 7, 2022

On 10/7/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Jekal Early Learning Center. LPA met with Catherine Ocran (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The facility is located on the premises of First Presbyterian Church, there is a two-story building with a pending school- age program (197495159) on the upper level and preschool (197495158) and an Infant center (19745157) on the lower level. There are 2 classrooms (8 and 9) on the upper level dedicated to the School- Age program, room 10 is used for the teacher\342\200\231s lounge. The applicant is requesting school-age license with a capacity of 30 children, ages 5- 13 years old. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Michael Judkins of the L.A. County Fire prevention Bureau. Operational days and hour are Monday \342\200\223 Saturday; 6:00 a.m. \342\200\223 7 p.m. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 3A40BC, that were last inspected on 9/9/2022. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each classroom First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer, as well has earthquake emergency kits The rooms were clean in good repair age appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. The facility uses wall heaters for heating, all wall heaters were made inaccessible to children using metal barricades. Fans and windows will be used for cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris. Ceiling lights were observed providing adequate lighting. Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children. The facility was equipped with a working telephone, located in the office The required postings were also posted in a prominent area for parents and visitors review. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signature. Applicant was made aware that sign in sheets shall be retained for a minimum of one month and readily available for review by the Department. Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1403.45 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 40 children. FOOD SERVICE: Snacks will be provided by the school; weekly menus were posted in a prominent area for review by parents and visitors. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding School- age children will use the gender identified restroom located in the multi-purpose room inside of the church. LPA observed 3 toilets and 3 sinks in the girl\342\200\231s restroom and 2 sinks, 1 toilet and one urinal in the boy\342\200\231s restroom. The toilets and sinks were age appropriate, in operable conditions. The restroom was clean with all the essential toiletries. The following was observed of the school-age outdoor activity space: The space was totally separate from other components or programs on the premises. LPA observed an asphalt strip along the side of the two-story building that will be used for school-age outdoor activities. LPA did not observe shade or benches during today\342\200\231s inspection. Age appropriate toys and equipment will be brought out on a daily basis Applicant shall make protruding piping inaccessible to children in care, LPA observed a water spicket extending from the two-story building. The outdoor activity area was enclosed with a 4 feet gate or higher, however, applicant shall add fencing to secure the play yard from incoming parents and visitors. Measurements for the outdoor activity area equals 1631.7 divided by 75 square feet per child for a total of 21 children. Applicant wishes to request a waiver for the square footage requirement. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the center shall be recommended for a capacity of 30 children, determined by the applicant request and approval of requested waiver. 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 . applicant 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 applicant 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 t interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Catherine Ocran