197400867-10-10-2023-30-CC-LCLN-CWH2L9-20231010172912

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197400867
Report Date: 10/10/2023
Date Signed: 10/10/2023 05:29:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/10/2023 05:29 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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197400867
ADMINISTRATOR:	CHUNARA, YASMEEN A.		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	10520 REGENT STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 838-4044
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90034
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 32	DATE:	10/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	YASMEEN CHUNARA, LICENSEE/DIRECTOR		TIME COMPLETED:	06:00 PM

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On 10/10/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the Child Care Center. LPA Clayton met with Director Yasmeen Chunara and Assistant Director Yu (Romy) Chunara. LPA Clayton toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 32 infants/toddlers in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by 8 fingerprint cleared staff members. Facility hours of operation are 7:15am – 6:00pm. CCC provides snacks and water as needed.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code shall be present when children are at the childcare center (opening and closing) or offsite for center activities.

The name of the childcare center director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence is posted and has been reported to the Department.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The CCC is in compliance with Title 22 regulations regarding Staff to Student ratios. Parents sign their child in/out of the facility using a QR code which records the parents full legal name and the time of day.

There are no swimming pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked cabinet area. No poisons or other hazardous materials were observed during the inspection.

LPA Clayton observed two fully charged fire extinguishers in the infant/toddler room, a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. The infant/toddler room has Pull Fire Alarm system.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2023

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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197400867
	VISIT DATE: 10/10/2023

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LPA Clayton observed a changing station with a sink in arms reach. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in 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. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.

The CCC kitchen is located in the preschool program. LPA Clayton conducted a Health and Safety inspection of the kitchen, and all kitchen food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available indoors.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s files and observed files to be in compliance including current contact information for authorized representatives and/or relatives who can assume responsibility for the child, immunization records, and authorization for medical treatment.

LPA reviewed 5 personnel files and observed files to be in compliance with immunizations for personnel in childcare.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2023

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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
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197400867
	VISIT DATE: 10/10/2023

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Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA Clayton reminded Director to access the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov for 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

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 were cited today. Technical violations were issued (see LIC 9102).

Director instructed to forward copies of current Mandated Reporter training certificates no later than 10/13/2023.

LPA referred Director Yasmeen to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information and instructed her to send required documentation to the department immediately upon receipt.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Yasmeen Chunara and Assistant Director Yu Chunara. Notice of Site was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/10/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2023

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