191804654-8-30-2023-58-CC-SORS-CV7U35-20230830151259

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191804654
Report Date: 08/30/2023
Date Signed: 08/30/2023 03:13:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 03:13 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191804654
ADMINISTRATOR:	PODELKO, MARINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1535 N. POINSETTIA PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 969-9021
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90046
CAPACITY:	50	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	08/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	PODELKO, MARINA - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:10 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 8/30/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted unannounced required annual inspection at the address mentioned above. LPA met with Director, PODELKO, MARINA and discussed the purpose of the visit. Teacher guided LPA on a tour of the facility inside and out, Director arrived and concluded facility tour. The facility is currently using 2 classrooms. LPA observed all required postings in a prominent area. A review of the sign in/out sheet was conducted to verify the current census of children. LPA observed 16 children and 7 adults. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classroom area was conducted. LPA observed 4 licensed preschool classrooms on the premises. Kindergarten Room (5-6y); Pre Kindergarten Room (4-5y; currently a joint classroom w/kindergarten); Bear Room (3-4y); Free Play Room (all ages); Outoor Activity Room (used only for activity purposes) All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Kindergarten Room: 9 children with a ratio of 2 teacher Bear Room: 7 children with a ratio of 2 teachers A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is in the free play room. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Facility is equipped with 4 toilets and 4 sinks. Toilets flush properly, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The restrooms have adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. The bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

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

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191804654
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023

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Playground equipment is in safe condition and free of hazards. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean and safe. Per Director, school provides daily meals for children for children. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors by a water dispenser and water jugs. Per director, Sparkletts delivers 3, 5 gallon water containers every 2 weeks. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed fire extinguishers (2A 10BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 6/2023. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be complete and current. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

The facility has sufficient cots or mats for napping. Each mat or cot is occupied by only one child at time. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete.

This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and

administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191804654
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023

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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for
drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, PODELKO, MARINA.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2023

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