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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408979
Report Date: 05/22/2019
Date Signed: 05/22/2019 04:08:44 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197408979
ADMINISTRATOR:	ROSE MC CLELLAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2165 W. 236TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 326-1361
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90501
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	05/22/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:02 AM
MET WITH:	Director		TIME COMPLETED:	10:48 AM

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 5/22/2019 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler met with the director/owner of the Learning Garden Preschool for the purpose of conducting an Annual Random inspection. The facilities indoors and outdoors areas were inspected for Health and Safety compliance per Title 22. There were two preschool classrooms located in the rear of the facility. The first classroom and play yard are dedicated to 4 to 5 year olds. The 2-3 year old classroom is located beyond the 4-5 year old play yard, with a separate play yard. LPA observed the following of the facility. Proper supervision Capacity standards were met Ratios standards were met; one teacher and aide to no more than 12 children Age appropriate toys and equipment were in good condition Adequate heating, ventilation and heating Water was available in each classroom First Aid kits were observed Incidental Medical Service (IMS); per director no children requiring IMS are enrolled at the present Restrooms were clean and contain the necessary toiletries. All toilets and sinks were in working condition. Menus were not posted, no citation was issued due to parents option to order meals on-line or provide meal from home. Food service area was clean; meals are delivered by an outside vendor. Parents have a monthly option to order (online) delivered meals or provide meals for their child. Emergency and substitute foods were of the proper food groups , no expired foods or liquids were observed

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2019

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

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197408979
	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2019

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LPA observed cleaning supplies and other toxins in a cabinet with a broken latch. however contents were not accessible to children. 2-6 year olds have no access to the kitchen. No citation shall be issued.
Fire extinguishers were serviced and in operable conditions. Carbon and smoke detectors were present and operable
Tight fitting lids on all trash receptacles
Evacuation plans were posted, parent board was updated and available for parent review, fire and earthquake
Drill log observed
Parents used their original signatures when signing children in and out.
The out doors area was observed;
Toys and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition
Cushioning was resilient and in good condition
Water and shading was provided
Play area was adequately fenced.
Cots were observed for napping, cots were in good repair and individual blankets/sheets were stored separately
Isolation area is located in the main office using a mat for resting and the staff restroom is used for ill children.
staff files were reviewed
At least one staff was present with CPR/First Aid certification
Safe sleeping and Lead Exposure was discussed

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2019

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

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197408979
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2019

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 06/05/2019 Section Cited HSC 1596.8662(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	(2) On and after January 1, 2018, a person who applies for a license to be a provider of a child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training... (a) as a precondition to licensure and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years ..... This standard was not met as evidence; a file review conducted at 1:30 p.m	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The identified staff members shall provide proof of training by 6/5/2019. Proof shall be mailed or personally delivered to LPA.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	disclosed teachers: 04i, 03i, and 02p had not taken the required mandated training course. This is a potential health and safety risk and a type B citation was issued	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 06/12/2019 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The identified staff members shall provide proof no later than 6/12/2019. Proof shall be delivered to or reviewed by LPA no later than the due date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	This standard has not been met as evidence; A file review conducted at 1:30 P.M. Disclosed that teachers:03i,04i,03p and 02p had not provided complete immunization records. This is a potential health and safety risk and a type B citation was issued	8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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