Pre-licensing visit·March 21, 2024

On 3/21/2024 at 11: 13 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Grandview House Preschool for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing (change of ownership) inspection. LPA met with Maliha Fakhri (applicant/director) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 55 children, ages 2 years \342\200\223 until entry into first grade. The facility is located on the premises of the Shabad of Marina Del Rey, there are 2 classrooms dedicated to day care activity: Day care operational days and hours will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday/ 8:00 A.M. \342\200\223 5:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Lawrence Kim of the L.A. City Fire Department The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 12/5/2023. Fire Drill last conducted 2/5/2024. Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the large classroom. 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, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked. Cubbies or backpack hooks were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. 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. Cameras were observed in the classrooms and outdoors area. Applicant states that the camera holds one week of playback time. Applicant was informed that footage should made readily available upon request by the department. 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 in care. The director shall devise an appropriate isolation area for ill children. The facility was equipped with working telephones in each classroom. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures. The required postings were also posted, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing. Measurements for the indoor activity space were 1949.38 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided by parents, and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review. LPA observed a prepping area, with a sink, storage for foods and a refrigerator with a thermometer, foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), glucose monitoring (diabetic) and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant. RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 5 sinks and 5 toilets available for children use 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 fair condition. The play yard was gated with a 4 inch or higher gate. LPA recommends that the two gates on the apparatus and art yard leading to a common parking lot be locked to prevent public access to play area. Resilient cushioning was observed in fair condition under climbing apparatuses. LPA discussed with applicant the concern of supervision of the climbing wall located inside the sand box, which has a 4.06 foot drop at the top and there were no hand rails or siding. Water was readily available for an outdoor water source; children use their personal water bottles for drinking. LPA observed sail shades 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 areas were 4187.99, which will accommodate the requested capacity. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 55 children determined by the measurements of the indoor and outdoor areas and upon completion of the following recommendations: \302\267 Emergency alerts on push doors in room #2 \302\267 Remove bedding from stacked mats \302\267 Relocate parent board to a prominent area for viewing \302\267 Make prepping area inaccessible to children in care \302\267 Complete Lead Testing compliance \302\267 Lock the gates on the large yard and on the art yard, that both lead to a common parking lot. \302\267 New facility sketches appropriately labeling classrooms and outdoor activity spaces. \302\267 Add facility number to advertisements \302\267 The director shall devise an appropriate isolation area for ill 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. CCC did not complete lead testing prior to their deadline LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Maliha Fakhri