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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890419
Report Date: 01/19/2023
Date Signed: 01/19/2023 03:21:22 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/19/2023 03:21 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:	LEMAY STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191890419
ADMINISTRATOR:	CURD, JOHANNA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	17553 LEMAY ST.		TELEPHONE:	(818) 345-0731
CITY:	VAN NUYS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91406
CAPACITY:	113	CENSUS: 58	DATE:	01/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:05 AM
MET WITH:	Edita Kupelian, Principal		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sabrina Martinez and Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 01/19/2023. LPAs arrived at the facility and met with Principal Edita Kupelian who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. LPAs provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. This is a preschool program which consists of 3 classrooms; RM #1, RM #2 and RM #3. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: 8 staff members with 58 preschoolers. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

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. Linens are washed on a weekly basis. Napping equipment (cots) were observed in a separate storage room. Per Principal, the isolation area is in the office. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms and in the yard.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Principal 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 Principal 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: LEMAY STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191890419
	VISIT DATE: 01/19/2023

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Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Principal states that poisons are locked in the kitchen area. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.

Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on October 2022.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY NAME: LEMAY STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191890419
	VISIT DATE: 01/19/2023

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Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides AM, lunch, and PM snack.

First Aid supplies were observed in a locked cabinet. According to Principal, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is in the Principal’s office.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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.

LPAs advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. UPDATE: LPAs provided the facility representative with a copy of the Effects of Lead Exposure form during the inspection and discussed the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Principal.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty Bell	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/19/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/19/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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