197415320-8-28-2019-30-CC-SGAN-BFGRNW-20190828131103

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415320
Report Date: 08/28/2019
Date Signed: 08/28/2019 01:11:12 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:	SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	197415320
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRIGORYAN, GAYANE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	16930 SHERMAN WAY		TELEPHONE:	(818) 343-5437
CITY:	VAN NUYS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91406
CAPACITY:	71	CENSUS: 68	DATE:	08/28/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:12 AM
MET WITH:	Gayane Grigoryan/director/owner		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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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 Analysts (LPAs), Silva Garibyan met with the director, Gayane Grigoryan, and conducted an Annual Random visit. LPA toured and inspected the preschool in accordance with the facility sketch on 08/28/2019 at 11:30 a.m. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 71 children. There were six teachers and one aide on the premises along with the director. Facility is operating within capacity limitations. There are no bodies of water on the premises during the visit. The facility consists of 6 classrooms. The facility operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The following were observed during this visit: 1. Teacher/child ratio; 2. Care and supervision of children in care; teacher/child interaction; 3. Availability of drinking water to children both indoors and outdoor Drinking water is available; water coolers are located directly outside the classroom door and water pitchers are also used inside the classrooms. 4. Cleanliness of facility and children's toys/equipment; cushioning under outdoor equipment. 5. Cleanliness of bathrooms, operation of toilets and sinks. LPA inspected and observed two clean bathrooms containing 5 toilets and 5 sinks. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature was tested and is appropriate. 6. Inaccessibility of chemicals and toxins to children in care; Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to be inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

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: SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197415320
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2019

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7. Sign in/out sheets; postings; emergency disaster drill logs.
8. Storage of children's belongings/Napping equipment
There are cubbies for children's belongings used to store personal items. LPA observed a sufficient quantity of mats and cots available for napping children in the Triangle room. The rest period is offered for the children who attend the full day program. The bedding is stored separately and properly.
9. The director and all staff have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
10. Sample of children's files were reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
11. Sample of staff files were reviewed. Files were complete

Lunches are not prepared by the school. There is a clean kitchen with refrigerator, freezer and microwave oven. Lunch is catered and delivered to the center daily. The facility provides two snacks. Food preparation area is not accessible to children in care. Menus are posted for parents to view. Cleaning supplies are out reach of children and are stored separately and away from food. There is adequate food for meals and snacks. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperatures. Inspection of the outdoor play area was conducted. Large play equipment and structures are securely anchored over rubber tiles. There is a bicycle path and a storage shed for all toys when not in use. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available in the form of a water dispenser. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Fencing around the perimeter of the play area is at least 4 feet high.
Trash cans used for solid waste disposal are emptied immediately after snacks and lunch and properly disposed.
The following was discussed:

Senate Bill 792: that prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles and Assembly Bill 290 (Alejo, Chapter 734, Statutes of 2013). Staff immunization records are not up to date.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

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: SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 197415320
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2019

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AB 1207: Beginning on January 1, 2018, this law 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. Staff has completed the training.

New Immunization Requirement: Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1, 2016 personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint.

New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment.

Nutrition Requirement: Beginning January 1, 2016, AB 290 will require for each new license issued, at least one director or teacher at each child care center or family child care home to have at least one hour of training in the importance of childhood nutrition. This applies to anyone submitting a new application, relocating their facility, selling their facility or transferring their license. Please note this training cannot be completed online or by home study programs. The training must be taken from an Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved training program OR an accredited college or university.

The licensee was informed 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
The facility is operating in substantial compliance with the Title 22 Regulations at time of visit.
No violations were cited. A copy of this report along with a Notice of Site Visit were issued and explained to licensee.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3062
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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