Facility-requested visit·December 22, 2023

On 12/22/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to the Hermosa Preschool, located at 1800 Prospect Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA. 90245, for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Licensee Initiated inspection. LPA met with Hannah Ford the program director. The licensee is requesting an increase in capacity, currently the center has a capacity of 24 preschool children and the licensee is requesting to increase the capacity to 48 children ages 3-5 years. Preschool operations were held only in room 224, the preschool has been granted the use of room 223, which previously was part of the Hermosa View Star's After School Program (197495171), both programs operate on the Hermosa View Elementary school campus. There is an approved fire clearance on file, conducted by Inspector Judkins of the L.A. County Fire Department. LPA Chandler inspected and measured the additional classroom and the following was observed: There were age appropriate furniture observed in good repair, adequate lighting, central air and heating, cots for napping. The rugs were clean and in good repair, no tripping hazards were observed, windows were clean and free from insects or debris, class rooms were equipped with operable carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers that were last inspected on 3/30/2023, first aid kits with the required supplies were readily available in each classroom, no toxins or detergents were observed in the classrooms, these items were in locked cabinets. No hazardous conditions were observed during todays inspection. Pg. 1 The center has a restroom waiver on file for exclusive use of two gender identified restrooms, located in the hallway near the two classrooms. There were a total of 4 sinks , 4 toilets and 2 urinals. There is also a restroom located in room 224 with 1 toilet and 1 sink, both classrooms have a sink and water faucet inside the classrooms. The center also has an outdoor activity space waiver; to allow the preschool to share the same outdoor activity space as the elementary school, on an alternating schedule. No additional measurements were required for the outdoor activity space. Measurements for the indoor capacity were 1978.65 which accommodates the requested capacity of 48 children. Based on todays inspection the center shall be recommended for an increase to 48 children. Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Pg.2 For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four Safe Sleep - LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with or 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . MyChildCarePlan.org facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the or facility representative Hannah Ford Pg.3