Pre-licensing visit·July 23, 2024

Page 1: On 7/23/2024 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Green conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative Anasta Facun. The facility is currently licensed as South Hills Academy (198018309), with a capacity of 120 preschool children from ages 2 to 5 years old in (6) classrooms:125, 126, 127, 128, 129, and 130. Applicant, SHA Investments, LLC., has requested to be licensed for 120 preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old in (6) classrooms: 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, and 130. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6pm. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed applicant representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, applicant representative stated that they will be stored in a secured location within the child\342\200\231s classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is also located throughout the facility. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located throughout the facility. All required licensing documents were observed posted within each classroom near the entrance door. Children will be signed in and out outside of classroom 125. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. The total indoor activity space measured was 4699.09 square footage, which can accommodate the requested capacity. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water will be available to children via a water pitcher with each child\342\200\231s personal water bottle. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 03/05/2024 by the LA County Fire Department. Page 2: LPA observed a total of 12 sinks and 8 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be located in the Director\342\200\231s office area. The ill children will use the staff restroom. The facility will provide AM/PM snacks. Parents have the options to purchase hot lunch for their child from the facility or prepare their child\342\200\231s lunch. There is a full kitchen located on the premises with a cafeteria. Per the Applicant Representative, the cafeteria is not used by the preschool children. The kitchen area includes a refrigerator, sink, stove, fryer, microwave, and food prep countertop. The kitchen prep area was observed to be free of hazards. The kitchen and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. The fencing surrounding the playground area is made of wrought iron fencing which was observed to be at least four feet high. LPA obtained measurements of the designated area which calculated to be 9,739.00 square footage, which can accommodate the requested capacity. LPA observed that the shade awning located within the main playground area to be damaged and in need of repair. The Bike yard was observed to not have sufficient shade available to children. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the main playground area. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided wood chips. Drinking water will be available via filter water with personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. 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). 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 Page 3: Applicant Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 communications. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: \342\200\242 The Applicant will need to submit proof of repair/ replacement for the awning located on the main playground area. \342\200\242 The Applicant will need to obtain fixed shade for the bike yard. Applicant Representative, Anasta Facun, understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Anasta Facun.