197412889-10-4-2019-30-CC-VWHY-BGMRJL-20191004130408

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412889
Report Date: 10/04/2019
Date Signed: 10/04/2019 01:04:37 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:	TORRANCE TYKES AT EDISON		FACILITY NUMBER:	197412889
ADMINISTRATOR:	JANE OKAZAKI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3800 W. 182ND STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 533-4513
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90504
CAPACITY:	24	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	10/04/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Francine Carmona		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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, V. Wheatley conducted an annual inspection and met with Lead Teacher, Francine Carmona at 11:15am. LPA did not observe any children upon arrival however at 12:30PM the afternoon children arrived. LPA observed 12 children playing with toys. The program is a half day program which operates from 8am to 11am and 12:30pm to 3:30PM. LPA toured the classroom #3 in accordance with the facility sketch. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation is adequate. The staff use portable fans and a wall heater. The wall heater is screened. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a first aid kit on the premises. LPA observed detergents, chemicals and electrical outlets inaccessible to children. LPA observed several age appropriate toys and educational materials. There is a drinking fountain for the children to freely drink and bottled water. LPA observed a trash bins with a lid. There is a health clerk on the school premises daily. There is also an isolation area in the school office. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services in regards to submitting a written plan. There are no children enrolled at this time with I.M.S. The staff serve a morning and afternoon snack. The snack is prepared inside the classroom. LPA observed the food preparation area. LPA observed snack menus on the sign in and out book. LPA observed 100% juice and 1% milk. Food allergies are posted when necessary.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-Sweeten	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/04/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2019

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: TORRANCE TYKES AT EDISON	FACILITY NUMBER: 197412889
	VISIT DATE: 10/04/2019

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The children are escorted to the restroom. LPA inspected the toilets and faucets which are functioning properly. There is toilet paper, soap and paper towels in the restroom. The water temperature is appropriate.

Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The yard is large and fenced. LPA informed the staff that a staff member must be standing at the climbing part of the play structure. The yard is shared with the transitional kindergarten classrooms but at separate times. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. There are no bodies of water. There is a shaded area for rest. The swings have been lowered for the younger children.

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. Staff was questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed. The fire drills and earthquake drills are held with the elementary school. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The required documents are posted on the parent board. Children's records were reviewed at 12:15PM and are complete. The staff members have complete Mandated Child Abuse Training current CPR and first certification which expires Oct 2019. Child care updates and additional Title 22 Regulations may be obtained at the department's website www.ccld.ca.gov.

There are no Title 22 Regulations violations.

Exit interview.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-Sweeten	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Wheatley	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/04/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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