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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191600895
Report Date: 06/02/2022
Date Signed: 06/02/2022 12:07:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/02/2022 12:07 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER (R.U.METHODIST)		FACILITY NUMBER:	191600895
ADMINISTRATOR:	NINA YULI MIHARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	375 PALOS VERDES BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(310) 378-9273
CITY:	REDONDO BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90277
CAPACITY:	30	CENSUS: 26	DATE:	06/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Nina Mihara- director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:18 PM

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On 6/2/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced case management visit to the Village Children's Center for the purpose of conducting a increase in capacity. The applicant is requesting to increase the center's capacity from 30 to 45 children. The center is located on the campus of Riviera United Methodist Church (RUMC),the center will utilize 2 class rooms; numbers 1 and 2. Parents and children enter from the rear of the church, through the teal door. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Hector Mendoza of the Torrance Fire Department.

The following was observed:

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in

First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer

Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers

Heating and Cooling was provided by a central heating system.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris

Adequate lighting was observed

The classrooms were clean in good repair

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER (R.U.METHODIST)	FACILITY NUMBER: 191600895
	VISIT DATE: 06/02/2022

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Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids

No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room

The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children

The facility was equipped with a working telephone

Parents and authorized adults sign children in and out using their original.

The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1423.64 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 40 children

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches and snacks will be provided by parents. LPA observed a food prepping kitchen with refrigeration and sinks. Parents provide meals and the center provides snacks.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

3 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 45 children

4 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 60 children

One restroom is accessible either down the hallway or from outdoors by parking lot

Toilets and sinks were not age appropriate, LPA observed broad based stools to assist children in using the fixtures. Caution signs shall be posted for faucets dispensing hot water. The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2022

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VILLAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER (R.U.METHODIST)	FACILITY NUMBER: 191600895
	VISIT DATE: 06/02/2022

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed. Toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit.

LPA did not observe resilient cushioning under climbing apparatus..

Water pitchers were available for outdoor water source

Shade sails for shading, and benches for resting were observed

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 1770.06 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 23 children.

Center is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2(a); 75 square feet per child. to accommodating the facilities indoor capacity of 40 children.

Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 40 children determined by the indoor measurements, and approval of requested the waiver.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Nina Yuli Mihara.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/02/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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