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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keyona Scott, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the child care center on 10/04/2022. LPA met with Director, Jarid Stevens, at 12:42 PM. LPA was guided on a tour of the classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria areas and play yards utilized by the STAR program. At the time of LPAs arrival, there were no children present. All Adults present, working and/or volunteering have a criminal record clearance or exemption.
This is a school-age program that is located at Westwood Charter Elementary School. The program operates after school hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40 PM to 6:00 PM. The program serves children attending Westwood Charter Elementary School, grades T-K through fifth grade. The program utilizes two to three classes daily.
LPA observed proper teacher to children ratios. At 2:27 PM, LPA observed three T-K and Kindergarten classes with each group having a ratio of 14 children with one (1) teacher. LPA also observed the first grade through fourth graders with 34 children present with three (3) teachers. Per Director, although the program also serves children in the fifth grade, there are currently no fifth graders enrolled.
Physical Plant
LPA observed facility sketch that was provided to the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO), on 09/30/2022. The facility was kept clean, neat and orderly. LPA observed the boys and girls restroom that are utilized by the STAR program. The restrooms are located adjacent to the outdoor cafeteria seating area. Per Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1596.806, this program is exempt from toilet requirements. LPA observed both the restrooms to be safe, sanitary and functioning. All poisons and hazardous items are stored in the STAR office, which is inaccessible to children in care. All floors are clean and safe. LPA observed the classroom to be clean and free of litter, rubbish and rodents, other vermin, flies, gnats and other insects. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. PAGE 1 |