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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197410411
Report Date: 05/02/2019
Date Signed: 05/02/2019 02:50:02 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:	EXPLORING MINDS MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197410411
ADMINISTRATOR:	ZOHBI, DOHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6047 AND 6051 FULTON AVE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 786-1007
CITY:	VALLEY GLEN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91401
CAPACITY:	82	CENSUS: 44	DATE:	05/02/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:40 PM
MET WITH:	Jessica Brian		TIME COMPLETED:	03:10 PM

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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marina Pilossian conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met wit assistant Director Ms. Jessica Brian. Per Ms. Brian, Director/owner Ms. Doha Zohbi in not available today. LPA Pilossian toured the facility inside and outside with Ms. Brian on 5/2/19 at 1:45pm. LPA observed children playing outside in the yard. LPA observed 44 children with 5 teachers and 5 assistants providing care and supervision. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The center provides AM and PM snacks. Children bring their own lunches. The facility was inspected as follows: Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Storage for children's belongings was inspected Availability of drinking water was reviewed inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed water and their own water bottles outside, and inside of the classroom readily available for the children to drink water. Bathrooms were inspected for age appropriate sinks and toilets, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety, and sanitation First Aid supplies were inventoried Snack menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Children in care provide their own lunch. AM and PM snacks are provided as well. A review of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marina Pilossian	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/02/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/02/2019

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: EXPLORING MINDS MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197410411
	VISIT DATE: 05/02/2019

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Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Influenza waiver was discussed.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

The licensee has been informed that all employees must be associated to the facility. If the licensee fails to have proof of a fingerprint clearance or fails to associate a previously cleared individual to the facility, a civil penalty of $100.00, per day the person has been present, will be assessed. The first violation is subject to the penalty for up to five days. If there is a subsequent violation in a 12 month period, the fine will continue for up to 30 days. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) was discussed with the licensee and the licensee was advised that it must be posted in an area of the facility accessible to parents.

Licensee was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541
Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

Licensee was reminded it is the licensee’s responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was also encouraged to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations.

LPA informed the assistant director of the new location, and phone number as follows:
EL SEGUNDO CHILD CARE REGIONAL OFFICE
300 CONTINENTAL BLVD., SUITE 290A
EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
(844) 538-8766
(424) 301-3077 (OFFICE MAIN NUMBER)
(424) 301-3200 (FAX NUMBER)

Exit interview conducted with the Assistant Director . Copies of this report was printed and provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marina Pilossian	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/02/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/02/2019

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: EXPLORING MINDS MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197410411
	VISIT DATE: 05/02/2019

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Teacher/child ratios were observed and staff names recorded.
Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.
Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. postings; emergency disaster drill logs.
Staff policy of checking children for illnesses.
Fingerprint clearance of staff.
Activity Schedule was posted at the entrance of the facility.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness, and required shad, and fencing. Climbing structures/slides and other large play equipment is found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter.
All teachers and the facility director have current certificates of pediatric first aid and CPR which expire in 06/18/2020.
Sample of children's files were reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
Sample of staff files were reviewed. .
LPA observed trash cans inside of the classroom with tight fitting lids.

The following was thoroughly discussed with the licensee:
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.htm

Incidental Medical Services Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Carrying out medical orders when the child’s physician has determined that a layperson can be trained and safely carry out the orders.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marina Pilossian	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3065
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/02/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/02/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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