Routine inspection·June 7, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Randy Derraco conducted an unannounced required one year inspection to the above facility on 06/07/22 at 9:15 AM. LPA met with Ernestine Lara, Principal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that operates Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-5:30PM. There were 78 children in care and 25 staff present when LPA arrived. Facility is in compliance with license capacity and Title Five ratio guidelines. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption as a condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District. LPA toured Classrooms #1-7. Per Principal, class room #3 is currently not in use because of attendance. All classrooms had furniture in good condition, free of loose, sharp and/or pointed parts. The floors and surfaces in the classrooms were clean and safe. Rugs were observed to be flat on the ground to avoid tripping hazards. Water is made readily available via water bottles that facility provides to the children, water bottles brought from home and water fountains in the classroom. Per Principal, children's medication is stored in a locked cabinet in the main office. LPA observed storage, expiration dates and documentation for medication. Children have cubbies to store personal belongings separate from each other. LPA observed sleeping cots stored in a locked closet for each classroom. All cots were observed to have required bedding and labeled for each child. Bedding is provided by facility and washed weekly by laundry service. There is extra bedding on hand to change as needed. LPA toured the children\342\200\231s restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be safe and sanitary with operable sinks and toilets. LPA toured outdoor play area. Outdoor area were observed to have age appropriate toys and material for children, free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing (page 1 of 3) structure to absorb fall. Shade areas were observed throughout the outdoor area. A gardening area was observed to have safe plants free of pointy or sharp parts. A tricycle track was also observed in the outdoor play area. Per Principal, water bottles are taken outdoors for children in care. LPA observed required posted documentation in the main entrance of the office and on the outside parent board, which included, Facility License, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, Licensing Form (LIC) 610- Facility Disaster Plan, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menu. All items were observed. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, Daily schedules and Disaster drill log; last drill conducted on 05/27/22. All items were observed. LPA toured the kitchen on site. Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack. Food is not cooked at the facility. Prepackaged food is brought from the neighboring, elementary school. Extra food is taken back to elementary. Kitchen was observed to be clean, free of litter, insects and rodents. Cleaning supplies are stored separate from the food. LPA reviewed Sign In/Out sheets located in each classroom. All children present were signed in with date, time and full signature of the teacher who receives the child. Due to COVID-19 precautions, parents are not entering the facility. Children are dropped off and picked up at the main entrance. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for Emergency Card, Immunization Records, Licensing Form (LIC) 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 701- Physician\342\200\231s Report, LIC 613A- Personal Rights, and signed Admissions Agreement. All documents were complete. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Transcripts or Permit and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Documents were discussed and observed During inspection all children were observed to be treated with dignity and respect. They were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. LPA observed that facility still is implementing COVID-19 precautions and procedures as required by Los Angeles Unified School District and the Department of Public Health. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Based on the LPA's observations and records review no deficiencies will be cited today 06/07/22. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Principal, Ernestine Lara