Pre-licensing visit·December 26, 2024

On 12/26/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Seaside Village Childrens Center located at 2400-2402 Nelson Ave. Redondo Beach, CA. 90278 for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing (change of ownership) inspection. The location is 2 single story converted homes on a single lot, the main dwelling (2400)has the office and 2 classroom sections and a rear classroom; the secondary dwelling (2402) has 2 sections and a smaller classroom. LPA met with Mona Franco (applicant) and Dania Molina - director who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 60 children, ages 2 years \342\200\223 until entry into first grade. Day care operation 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 approved on 10/22/2024 by Brian Regan of the Redondo Beach Fire Department. The facility has a conditional use permit on file allowing no more than 60 children to attend the preschool. Parents and children enter the center from the McKay Street entrance using a coded gate (see LIC. 812) Pg. 1 The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 10/2/2024. Fire Drill last conducted 12/17/2024. The facility has devised a mass evacuation plan. Operable carbon monoxide and fire detectors were observed in each classroom. First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, manual and thermometer. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Cots and mats 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 a filtered water dispenser using pitchers and paper cups. Water shall be readily available at childrens request. The facility has portable and space heaters in each classroom and fans for cooling. The fire place was converted to a sitting bench making it inaccessible to children in care. No open face heaters were observed pg. 2 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 solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. Applicant shall add locks (not latches) to cabinets containing chemicals. The director's office will serve as an isolation area for ill children and the staff restroom shall be used for ill children.. The facility was equipped with working telephones in each building. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using an electronic devise (Pro-care). The applicant was advised that sign in sheets shall be readily available for printing on request of licensing analyst. Sign in sheets shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 days. pg. 3 The required postings were also posted in a prominent area for viewing. Measurements for the indoor activity space were 937.04 square feet for the 2400 building and 792.5 square feet for the 2402, which will not accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided by the school. Weekly menus with adequate portion sizes were posted for viewing. LPA observed a full kitchen, storage for foods and a refrigerator. There was not a thermometer in refrigerator observed during todays inspection. LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. Foods, toxins and other chemicals were stored separately. Applicant was informed that toxins and chemicals shall be in locked cabinets. Applicant shall add locks to the kitchen doors including the door leading to children's restroom. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers) glucose monitoring (diabetics), and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant, applicant shall provide locked storage boxes for each classroom ensuring required medicines be readily available as needed. pg. 4 RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 5 sinks and 5 toilets available for childrens use. Three each in the main building and 2 each in the secondary building. LPA observed one changing table not within reach of a sink, providers does not care for infants. 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 was gated with a 4 foot or higher gate. Artificial grass was observed under the climbing structures. Sand boxes were maintained in good condition with covers. Applicant shall devise a plan to secure or remove the loose rocks located on the play yard. LPA observed trees and canopies for shade and benches for resting. pg.5 Applicant shall add locks or devise a plan to make the front yard entry gate and the side gates at the secondary building inaccessible to children. Applicant shall devise a plan to close gap under the gate connecting the two yards and fill the crack on the main yard, near the parking stall. The front yards and the second half (near orange tree)of the rear yard of the secondary building were not included in today's measurements. Applicant shall ensure the facility number is listed on all advertisements (signs, banners, website, etc..). Measurements for the outdoor activity areas were 3154.31 at 2400 and 2837.18 at 2402, for a total of 5991.49 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 48 children determined by the indoor measurements and following the required corrections: 1. Applicant shall add locks (not latches) to cabinets containing chemicals. 2. There was not a thermometer observed during today inspection 3. toxins and chemicals shall be in locked cabinets pg. 6 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. 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/ . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 The 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. An exit interview was conducted, this report was read and discussed with applicant Mona Franco and director Dania Molina. pg. 7 4. applicant shall provide locked storage boxes for each classroom ensuring required medicines be readily available as needed. 5. Applicant shall add locks to the kitchen doors including the door leading to children's restroom. 6. Applicant shall devise a plan to secure or remove the loose rocks 7. Applicant shall devise a plan to close gap under the gate connecting the two yards and fill the crack on the main yard, near the parking stall. 8. Applicant shall ensure the facility number is listed on all advertisements (signs, banners, website, etc...). The following was also discussed during todays inspection: 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. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. pg.7