Pre-licensing visit·August 28, 2024

On 8/28/2024 at 8:45 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler and Loyce Phillips made an announced visit to Light of Knowledge Child Care Center for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Kaja Najmuddin (applicant) and Shaunee Breaux (director), also present were Mya Rich (staff) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 30 children, ages 2 years \342\200\223 until entry into first grade. There are 2 classrooms dedicated to day care activity: Day care operational days and hours will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday/ 7:00 A.M. \342\200\223 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Michael Judkins of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The following was observed of the center: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 8/20/2024. Carbon monoxide detectors 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, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked. Cubbies 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 classroom and outdoors area. Applicant was informed that footage should made readily available upon request by the department. Per the director the cameras do not record footage. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Applicant shall ensure all rugs are secured to avoid tripping hazards Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. The director's office shall be used for isolation and the child will use the restroom dedicated for the preschool, the director was informed that these areas shall be sanitized after each use. The facility was equipped with a working telephone. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out using a digital devise, the director was informed that the sing-in sheets shall be made readily available and maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Parents will use the side entrance located on 138th Street using a ring doorbell. The required postings were posted in a prominent area for viewing. Measurements for the indoor activity space were 1351.06 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 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 has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), Gluclose monitoring (diabetics) and children needing G-tube f.eeding. IMS was discussed with the director RESTROOMS 3 sinks and 2 toilets and 1 urinal 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 fenced with a 4 foot or higher gate. Water was readily available for an outdoor water source. LPA observed sail shades for shade and benches for resting. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2250.00 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity. LPA recommendations for todays inspection were: Padding shall be placed under the indoors slide and outdoor balance beam beneath the fall zones. Applicant shall ensure all rugs are secured to avoid tripping hazards The facility number shall be added to all advertisements Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 30 children determined at the request of the applicant. Also discussed during todays inspection: Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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 Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the representative Shaunee Breaux Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. 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