Pre-licensing visit·December 15, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced visit today and met with Rosalyn Soils, Diredtor for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection. Days and hours of operation will be : Mon - Fri from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Center is requesting licensure for 50 Preschool children ages 2 - 6 yrs. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : This center is located at Brandford Child Care Center which is part of the Recreation and Parks for L.A. City. The center will occupy 1 large classroom which can be divided into 2 classrooms via accordion partition. \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean - There is linoleum/tile flooring \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available - water fountain and water bottles \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored in a cabinet inside the classroom - this cabinet was not locked during this inspection. This cabinet must remain locked while children are present. - Staff can send picture of locked on cabinet \302\267 There is/are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: \302\267 The isolation is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed working carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, fire alarm and fire extinguishers throughout the facility. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure will be conducted manually \302\267 Upon arrival, Staff will conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. 50 X 35 = 1,750/35 equals a capacity of 50 children OUTDOOR LPA's observed a shaded rest area for the children via 2 large shade trees and large tarp which is connected to large play/climbing apparatus. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard - Staff shall survey the play yard prior to children's presence to ensure all hazardous items including large and small branches have been cleared . As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls - center has rubber matting underneath climbing apparatus. Outdoor cont'd There are drinking water fountains on the play yard and children will bring out water bottles. LPA is highly discouraging using water fountains in an effort to prevent the spread of seasonal virus' and the spread of COVID and it's variants. The entire yard is surrounded by chain link fencing. There are no bodies of water on the premises Measurement #1 - Cement area surrounding play apparatus included 72 X 48 = 3,456/75 equals a capacity of 46 #2 - Grass Area 60 X 57 = 3,421/75 equals a capacity of 46 Total Outdoor measurements: capacity of 92 RESTROOMS - LPA observed 2 separate bathroom's designated for children. The Men's bathroom has 2 sinks, 1 urinal, and 2 stalls equals a capacity of 30 The Women's bathroom has 2 sinks and 3 stalls equals a capacity of 30 All toilets, handwashing facilities were maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. There's a separate staff bathroom designated as the isolation bathroom. SUPERVISION: No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. TRANSPORTATION: Center does not provide transportation CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: All children's records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. Staff state they are aware of the required forms for children's files. NAPPING \302\267 Cots used for napping were maintained in a safe condition. \302\267 Each cot shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot and a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child (depending on the weather). \302\267 LPA informed staff cots should be disinfected daily after. \302\267 Bedding/Linen will be stored on the cots that will be labeled with each child's name. Cots will be stored in a closet inside the classroom. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Licensee has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. LPA verified current CPR and First Aid training (exp 8/19/2024); Mandated Reporter Training exp 9/2023; H&S training including Lead Poisoning for Rosalyn Soils, Rosalyn also meets the Educational Requirements. Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 FOOD SERVICES \302\267 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. \302\267 Food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. \302\267 There is a refrigerator available to store any medication that requires refrigeration. \302\267 All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. Lunches will be prepared on site and according to Federal Food guidelines. Applicant is reminded of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. POSTINGS: LPA informed staff the following forms shall be posted after licensure: A ). Facility license. B ). Personal Rights form (LIC 613A). C) . Menus. D) . Child passenger restraint system poster (PUB 269) completed with local health department phone number. E ). Daily activity schedule. F) Facility Sketch (LIC 999). G). Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 393). H ) Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). I) Any licensing report documenting a type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 citation must be posted for 30 days. J. Any licensing report or other document verifying compliance or non-compliance with the Department\342\200\231s order to correct a Type A deficiency must be posted for 30 days Fire Clearance has been granted for requested capacity of 50 children LPA will verify fingerprint clearance prior to licensure.