ReadyRule: Public inspection record
B'NAI SIMCHA JEWISH COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
License #198021939 · Los Angeles, CA
Facility-requested visit · May 20, 2026
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On 5/20/26 at 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a increase in school age and decrease in infant and preschool capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Carina Hu. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 29 preschoolers ages 2-6y in rooms Yeladim 1 and 2/ 19 infants ages 0-2y in Room Tinakot 2 and infant nap room/ 45 school age children ages 5y and above in rooms School age 1, School age 2, School age 4, library and activity room. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Present during today’s inspection were 30 children with 7 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Carina that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.
LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 3,348.44 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 93 Children. LPA did not observe all indoor activity spaces to be completely set up with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. LPA observed during visit that construction was occurring for the designated school age 1 room. Per director, a water pipe burst on 5/8/26 and repairs are happening. LPA observed there are no school age children present at the time and construction is happening away from preschool and infant areas. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via 5 gallon water jugs. There are sufficient cribs and cots for infants and toddlers. There are sufficient toilets for infants and toddlers. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance has not yet been granted.
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LPA observed a total of 13 sinks and 9 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 93 children.
The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is wrought iron is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 7381.75 SQUARE FEET, which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A current playground waiver is on file, review of waiver and updated play schedules will need to be reviewed prior to licensure. Shade is provided via trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 3-6 yrs which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by sand. Drinking water is available via water dispenser. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Director Carina was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
For child care 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).
Director Carina was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.”
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
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LPA reviewed with Director Carina the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, 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 [applicant, licensee, or 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.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
1. Updated facility sketch, add labeling for all off limits areas/spaces to children, add labeling of Activity room to sketch.
2. Parent Board postings at main entry and infant parent sign in: Parents right poster, Disaster plan LIC610, updated facility sketch, and car seat pub.
3. Updated admissions agreement and parent handbook to include summer camp program/policies.
4. Set up all spaces and rooms for safe age appropriate accommodations.
5. Associate all summer staff
6. Update review/playground waiver
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Carina understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Carina Hu.
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