197408298-10-17-2022-58-CC-JLAO-CKAVLS-20221017163226

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408298
Report Date: 10/17/2022
Date Signed: 10/17/2022 04:33:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/17/2022 04:33 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:	BEVERLY HILLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, THE CITY OF		FACILITY NUMBER:	197408298
ADMINISTRATOR:	LISA PERRY-CASTANEDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	624 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 285-6822
CITY:	BEVERLY HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90210
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 30	DATE:	10/17/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:09 AM
MET WITH:	Laurie Galen, Site Director		TIME COMPLETED:	11:40 AM

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On 10/17/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at The City of Beverly Hills Preschool Program located at 624 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and met with Director Laurie Galen and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. LPA inspected 2 classroom out of the three classroom currently licensed. LPA observed 30 children and 4 staff members and Director providing care supervision. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There is no swimming pool 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 in each classroom. Classrooms keeps all cleaning solutions on the top of the refrigerator and/or top cabinets- all content made inaccessible to the children in care. Director confirmed that two out of the three classroom are being used. Maintenance is provide by the elementary school. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

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. Facility has a current outdoor waiver on file and needs to be posted with license.

All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. 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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

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: BEVERLY HILLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, THE CITY OF	FACILITY NUMBER: 197408298
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2022

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tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Water fountains were observed in the outdoor space and children bring in their own water bottle from home. Children currently bring in snacks and meals from home.

Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility a centralize fire alarm and smoke detector system that includes a sprinkler system. Both classrooms were observed to have a working carbon monoxide detector.

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. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. LPA reviewed staff files and 3 out 3 files had current Mandated Reporter Training. Three out of three staff members had current CPR and Pediatric First Aid on file. LPA advised director to ensure that all files are current with all the necessary LIC forms. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 1 out of 5 files was incomplete; missing proof of immunization record. 4 out of 5 files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.

As an added precaution, LPA requested Director to install a child’s safety gate between the classroom space and kitchen area and/or safety latches on the top and bottom drawers to ensure the area is inaccessible to the children in care.

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. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

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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: BEVERLY HILLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, THE CITY OF	FACILITY NUMBER: 197408298
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2022

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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.

Facility representative, Laurie Galen, was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA and Director 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Laurie Galen.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Escobedo	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3060
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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