Pre-licensing visit·September 11, 2024

On 9/11/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Ecole Claire Fontaine Preschool for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing (change of ownership) inspection. LPA met with Gwendoline Pere-LaHaille (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 37 children, ages 2 years \342\200\223 until entry into first grade. The school is located at 1049 Abbott-Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. The school has 4 classrooms (A - D) that are dedicated to day care operations. The schools operating days and hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M - 6:00 P.M. There were 32 children, and 9 staff present during todays inspection. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Inspector Sivaborvorn of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 6/6/2024. Carbon monoxide detector were observed in operable condition. First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, and thermometer. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Cots were observed for napping in good repair. Cubbies and back pack hooks were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water was readily available for drinking The facility uses windows for ventilation and cooling, self covered wall heaters were observed in rooms B and C No guns or weapons were observed during todays, per the applicant there are no guns or weapons, and there will not be any on the premises. 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. Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. Ill Children will be isolated in an area in room A, and the staff restroom shall be used for toileting. The facility was equipped with a working telephone . Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures. The required postings were posted in a prominent area for viewing. Applicant was informed that each child care center license number shall be revealed in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. Measurements for the indoor activity space were 1457.05 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review. LPA observed a full kitchen, with a sink, storage for foods and a refrigerator applicant shall add a thermometer for temperature monitoring. Foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods during todays inspection. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant. RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 4 sinks and 4 toilets and 2 urinals available for children use. Staff restroom is located in the kitchen area. Which will accommodate the requested capacity. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in fair condition. The play yard was enclosed with a four foot or higher gate. LPA did not observe any climbing structures, swings or other fall zones requiring cushioning. Water was readily available for an outdoor water source. LPA observed sail shades, a covered patio and trees for shade and benches for resting. No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Measurements for the combined outdoor activity area were 4842.97 which will accommodate the requested capacity. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 37 preschool children determined by the request of the applicant. The applicant shall request an outdoor activity space waiver to use the adjoining lot located a 1051 Abbott-Kinney as the schools outdoor activity space, the space is enclosed within the preschool's premises. No deficiencies were observed during todays inspection. THE FOLLOWING WAS ALSO DISCUSSED DURING TODAY INSPECTION To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process Applicant 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. 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. For child care 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). Child Care Center Testing deadline has not passed. Applicant will request a waiver to use the current Lead Testing from the previous applicant until expiration in 2027. LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 applicant 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 has devised an Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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-care-centers/ . Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC. 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was discussed and provided to applicant Gwendoline Pere-LaHaille