Pre-licensing visit·December 21, 2022

On 12/21/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) made an announced visit to My First Place -Virginia Ave. child care center for the purpose of conducting a change of ownership, pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Sean and Maria Kirshenstein - applicants. The applicants are requesting a pre-school license for 45 children; ages 2 - thru entry into first grade. Applicants also has a pending application for a infant component (197495209).The center has a total of 5 classrooms, three classrooms located down the main corridor at the rear of the building. During todays visit there were a total of 10, LPA observed proper care and supervision and ratio's were maintained. During todays visit the applicant requested an increase in the capacity, per inspector Chris Davis of the Santa Monica fire department an updated fire clearance will be provided. Hours of operation are 7:30 A.M - 6:00 P.M. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspected 8/19/2022 Carbon monoxide detectors were observed First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last inspected 8/19/2022 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 was readily available 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 applicant was informed that sign in and sheets must be able to be printed out at the request of the department and retained for 30 days. The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1578.52 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 45 preschool children FOOD SERVICE: Meals and snacks will be provided by the center. 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. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 4 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 60 children 7 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 105 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. Resilient cushioning and artificial grass were used for cushioning LPA observed trees for shade and benches for resting. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2333.82 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 31 preschoolers. Applicant is requesting an outdoor waiver to accommodate the outdoors activity space. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 45 children; determined by the indoor activity space. 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 . 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 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 facility representatives \342\200\223 Sean and Maria Kirschenstein