Pre-licensing visit·December 4, 2025

On 12/4/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Keillah Early Learning Center located at 1435 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA. 90732 for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. The center is located on the premises of Temple Beth El Synagog, the facility is a single-story building with two classrooms #3 and 4, both classrooms will be dedicated to preschool activities. LPA met with Katheryn Kang (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 30 children; 20 preschool children, ages 2 years \342\200\223 until entry into first grade and 10 toddlers ages 18 - 36 months. Daycare will be conducted Monday \342\200\223 Friday/ 7:30 A.M. \342\200\223 6:00 P.M. There is a fire clearance on file approved on 9/10/2025 by Henry Medina of the L.A. City Fire Department. The following was observed of the: INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in operable condition. The center has a fire alarm system. First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, manuals and thermometer. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Cots were observed for napping in good repair; applicant was informed that beddings must be removed and stored separately when cots are stacked. Cubbies were observed for children\342\200\231s belongings. Drinking water will be provided through tapped water faucets. The facility was built after July 1, 2022 and shall provide Lead Testing within 180 days after issuance of a license. The facility has central heating and cooling. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair. LPA observed trash cans used for solid waste with tight fitting lids. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, toxins and/or other poisons were observed inaccessible to children in care. The director\342\200\231s office and staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children. The facility was equipped with working telephones. Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using an electronic application devise. The applicant was informed that sign-in records must be maintained for a minimum of 30 days and readily available for review at the request of the department or its representatives. Parents shall enter the campus using a separate entry gate located on the east end of the synagog's entrance. T HE FOLLOWING WAS DISCUSSED REGARDING CENTERS WITH TODDLERS (ref: Health and Safety Code Section 1596.951(c)(2). Parents shall give written permission for the placement of their children in the toddler age component, with the written permission maintained in the facility\342\200\231s file for the child. A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler component. A child who is 18 \342\200\223 36 months of age shall not be required to be placed in the toddler component. A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance in the toddler component. The required postings were also posted; applicant was advised that the postings were posted in a prominent area for viewing. Children shall not commingle with other components or programs at anytime . The applicant shall ensure that the exit door leading to the synagog in room 3 and the exit door in room 4 leading to the back stairwell are secured during day care activities. FOOD SERVICE: Meals will be provided using an outside vendor and meals will be prepped in the campus kitchen. Applicant was informed there shall be an adequate supply of emergency foods readily available in the case of unforeseen circumstances. LPA observed a kitchen area, with a stove, 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, contaminated foods or vermin. Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan for parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers) glucose monitoring (diabetics), and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant. RESTROOMS THERE WERE: 5 sinks and 2 toilets available for children use, which will meet the requested capacity. LPA observed a changing table within arms reach of a sing. Toilets and sinks were age appropriate or wide based stools were provided. 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 outdoor activity space was gated with a 4 foot or higher gate. Artificial grass was observed for cushioning, portable toys were observed, LPA did not observed any climbing apparatus. Water shall be readily available for an outdoor activities. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during today\342\200\231s inspection. Applicant was informed that all standing water should be removed immediately after each use. LPA observed shading, and benches for resting. Applicant shall devise a plan to ensure the entry gate and the emergency rear gate are supervised at all time. LPA recommends that these areas be made inaccessible to children in care Measurements for the indoor activity space were 1048.7836 square feet, which will not accommodate the applicant\342\200\231s request. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 1,761.0264 which will not accommodate the requested capacity. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 29 children determined by the measurements of the indoor activity space. Applicant has requested a waiver of Title 22, sections 101238.2(a) and 101216.4(a)(2). The following was also discussed with applicant: 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 DEADLINE HAS NOT EXPIRED, LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information . 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 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 will provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA discussed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, 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 \342\200\223Licensee 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 was conducted and the report was reviewed with Katheryn Kang (applicant) and a copy will be emailed to the applicant.