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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413851
Report Date: 12/05/2022
Date Signed: 12/05/2022 01:41:04 PM

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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:GAN ISRAEL PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197413851
ADMINISTRATOR:RABINOWITZ, RIVKAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1341 9TH STTELEPHONE:
(310) 394-3200
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90401
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 43CENSUS: 33DATE:
12/05/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Rivka RabinowitzTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 12/5/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lillian Casillas conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Rivka Rabinowitz, and Assistant Director, Chana Tenenbaum, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Day and hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM to 5:30PM, and Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The facility has 3 classrooms: RM 1: Blue (3 - 4 year olds), RM 2: Green (18 months - 2 year olds), and RM 3: Orange (4 - 5 year olds).

LPA observed 33 children in care and 8 teacher present during this inspection. Director also teaches. LPA verified that all adults present in the facility have obtained criminal record clearances and are associated to the facility. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheet to verify the census.

The following ratios were observed:
RM 1: 9 preschool children with 3 teachers
RM 2: 11 toddlers with 3 teachers
RM 3: 13 preschool children with 2 teachers

A walk-through of the classrooms was conducted, and classrooms were found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. LPA observed classroom space to include dramatic play, arts/crafts, reading, individual cubbies for storage and learning activities. The director's office is the designated Isolation area.

Director stated children bring their own lunch, 1 snack, and water. Children have the option to enroll in a hot lunch program and facility provides snacks 3x/day. Facility provides filtered water for children to refill water bottles.
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Maureen Neal
Lillian J Casillas
DATE: 12/05/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/05/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: GAN ISRAEL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413851
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2022
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Room 1 and Room 3 shared a restroom with 3 toilets and 3 sinks. LPA observed a changing table for toddlers in this restroom. There are sufficient toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Bathrooms were found to be clean.

LPA observed one large l-shaped outdoor play area equipped with age-appropriate play equipment that is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards.

LPA 2A10:BC fire extinguishers (serviced 5/2022) in each classroom. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Each classroom includes 2 children's sinks and 1 adult sink. Facility was observed to be operating within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.



LPA observed a sample of 3 staff records; all contained documentation of education credits. All staff are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid (expiration date 2/2024) and Mandated Reporter training expires on 11/2023. LPA reviewed a sample of 5 children’s files and observed files were complete.

Director 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. 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Director 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2022
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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: GAN ISRAEL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197413851
VISIT DATE: 12/05/2022
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Rivka Rabinowitz.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/05/2022
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