197494293-10-1-2021-30-CC-LJCS-C7CRT4-20210930131743

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494293
Report Date: 09/30/2021
Date Signed: 10/01/2021 08:55:37 AM

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:	SAVOIR FAIRE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, INC		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494293
ADMINISTRATOR:	NANCY SALDIVAR		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4223 EMERALD STREET		TELEPHONE:	(310) 379-1086
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90503
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 32	DATE:	09/30/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Zoila Norwood		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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On 09/30/2021 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lillian Casillas and Sabrina Martinez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Licensee, Zoila Norwood, and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements in each classroom.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021

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: SAVOIR FAIRE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494293
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2021

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Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of 10 children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed staff files of all staff present during today's inspection and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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

Licensee 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021

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: SAVOIR FAIRE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494293
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2021

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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. An Advisory Notes - Technical Assistance was issued (see LIC 9102).

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Zoila Norwood.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3097
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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