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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191805057
Report Date: 09/15/2021
Date Signed: 09/16/2021 02:07:57 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191805057
ADMINISTRATOR:	SARAH ORTH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4120 MARATHON ST.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 664-2153
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90029
CAPACITY:	70	CENSUS:	DATE:	09/15/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Bianca Ciebrant		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection on this date. LPA met with Directors, Sarah Orth and Bianca Ciebrant who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed a total of 16 children present and 9 staff. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:45pm. This is a mildly ill program that houses a private school (K-2nd) through the California Department of Education and an exempt parent infant program. The program consists of four classrooms # 's 4, 7, 8 & 9. The facility also uses a Therapeutic room for the children in the facility. LPA toured the areas that are used by children. No alterations have been made. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings in the classrooms. Linens are provided by the parents and are taken home every week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in each classroom. Per Director, the nurse’s office & adjacent restroom are used as the isolation area for children. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. LPA observed and tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and they were in operable condition. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in each classroom via a water jug and paper cups. First Aid supplies were observed in the classrooms. The kitchen was observed to be clean and free of vermin. Per the Director the children are served lunch and 2 snacks (am/pm). Food and snacks menu were reviewed for availability and appropriateness to children in care. Children are provided up to two snacks a day. LPA also reviewed fingerprint clearances, children and staff records. Staff and children’s records are complete. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. PG 1 of 2

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191805057
	VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021

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The outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. There are two play yards age appropriate for different ages. LPA observed water jugs and paper cups for children to drink freely. Required shade and fencing were inspected. There is cushioning material under the play structures to absorb a fall.

LPA observed a Therapeutic pool on site behind a building structure (Private School) and is surrounded by a chain link fence on one side and is over 10 feet high. The pool has a chain link fence which has slats inserted to prevent children from climbing. The pool has direct access on one side and fence is over 10 feet high. The pool has direct access from the building structure through a bathroom door. However, there is a metal gate that measures 58 inches high and does not meet Title 22 Regulations. As per the Director the pool is used by the children as a therapeutic activity. As per the Director the pool remains closed while is not in use. LPA reviewed staff files and observed the Water Safety Certificates for training taken on 08/23/2019. LPA informed Director that the pool does not meet Title 22 Regulations and that the fence must be at least 5 feet high.

Teacher child ratios were observed to be in compliance. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met. All children are adequately supervised. LPA advised Director of Department updates and changes.

Currently IMS is provided to 3 children in care. The medication is kept in the nurse’s office labeled and kept refrigerated if needed. The nurse is a full-time staff and is the primary staff to administer IMS to the children.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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.html.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021

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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191805057
	VISIT DATE: 09/15/2021

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There are no deficiencies cited on this day.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview conducted with School Nurse, Savannah Gonzalez and Operations Manager, Rich Kilbury. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided and explained.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/15/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/15/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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