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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493688
Report Date: 02/27/2020
Date Signed: 02/27/2020 03:07:43 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:	ACADEMY AT MANHATTAN BEACH, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493688
ADMINISTRATOR:	WESSEL, VIDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1114 22ND STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 546-1700
CITY:	MANHATTAN BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90266
CAPACITY:	125	CENSUS: 70	DATE:	02/27/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Madison Sanello - Assistant Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 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	On 2/27/2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Helen Estrella conducted an unannounced 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director M. Sanello and informed the nature of the visit. LPA confirmed with the Director that all adults obtained a criminal record clearance and/or exemption. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility (inside and outside). The preschool center program operates Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, ages 2 to 6 years old. The preschool is composed of two separate building and one main outdoor area. There are (6) classrooms and a bonus room for gym activities. There was a total of 70 children being supervised by 12 staff and the Assistant Director. LPA inspected the following areas identified on the facility sketch. The following was observed in each classroom: Fully equipped 2A10BC fire extinguishers; first aid kit and emergency supply backpacks; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sign in/out sheet, parent board and drinking water. Furniture and equipment appears in good repair and is age appropriate. Heating, lighting and ventilation is adequate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children, shall be inaccessible to children. Napping equipment and bedding was observed in good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Napping children are properly supervised within ratios. LPA reviewed CPR Pediatric First Aid for staff valid through 03/28/2021. Director states facility provides AM/PM snack and parents provide lunch, or opt for the facility to provide a hot lunch option. The facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). All staff trained to administer the Epi-pen. Medication is administered in the Director office. LPA observed outdoor play space. Climbing equipment, slides and other play equipment appears age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate shading and drinking water available outside. Playground appeared free of miscellaneous debris. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. (Page 1)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Helen Estrella	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2020

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: ACADEMY AT MANHATTAN BEACH, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493688
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2020

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LPA reviewed staff files. Files appear complete with required licensing forms. Last fire drill conducted 2/25/2020.

IMS: For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

The following was discussed with the Director:

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 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 licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office within 24 hours of the Unusual Incident and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B) within 7 business days.

Lead Bill - Health & Safety Code 1596.7996. Licensee was made aware of AB 2370, requiring a licensed child day care center located in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, to have its drinking water tested for lead contamination and to let parents or legal guardians of children enrolled about the requirement to test and result of the tests.

The facility is operating within substantial compliance. A copy of this report was provided and exit interview conducted.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Helen Estrella	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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