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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494689
Report Date: 10/20/2020
Date Signed: 11/25/2020 09:10:28 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:YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197494689
ADMINISTRATOR:FOUCHER, MELISSAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8065 EMERSON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(424) 832-3711
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90045
CAPACITY:90CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/20/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:M.Floucher and J.Kerkes (co-owners) and J. Jackson (director)TIME COMPLETED:
12:14 PM
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On 10/20/2020 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to Young Minds Pre-School for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with M.Floucher and J.Kerkes (co-owners) and J. Jackson (director) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 90 preschool children ages 2 - 6 years of age. Child care will be conducted in classrooms 1-5 and the auditorium will be used as a gross motor skills (gym).The center is located within the Westchester United Methodist Church grounds. There is an approved fire clearance for the request capacity conducted by Inspector Ramon Carrasco

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2A10BC or larger. Last inspection 05/18/2020

Carbon monoxide detectors were not observed during todays inspection.

First aid kits were located in each classroom with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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Drinking water will be provided refilling water fountains located in each class room.

Heating and Cooling was provided by central air and heating, windows operable and in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris.

Adequate lighting was observed

Classrooms were clean, in good repair free of any hazardous conditions

Storage for children’s belongings were observed

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids

Open face heaters were not made inaccessible to children during todays inspection. LPA advised applicant to devise a plan to make the heaters inaccessible to children. Heaters were observed in rooms 1 - 5.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room.

The directors office will be used for isolation of ill children and the staff restroom located out side of the directors office will be used for ill children

The center was equipped with working telephones

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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Parents/Authorized adult will sign children in using their original signatures.

The required postings were also posted in this common area.

Children are not required to nap. LPA observed mats should a child require rest.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 4509.09 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 128.83 children. This includes the Gross Motor Skill Room (auditorium)

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches and snacks will be provided by parents. No family style meals shall be served during covid 19.

Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children requiring Epi-pens, Inhalers, and Gastrotomy devices

The center has a food prep area for refrigerating and heating meals. LPA did not observe foods capable of supporting rapid contamination or spoil.

Toxins and poisons were made inaccessible to children by way of locked cabinets

The food prep area was clean; in good condition with refrigeration, sinks and a microwave for warming foods

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/22/2020
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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Center is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2 Out Door Activity Space; for the purpose of accommodating their request for a capacity of 90 preschool children. The outdoor activity space accommodates 64 children at one time; the center will use alternating outdoor schedules to accomplish this request.

A copy of this report will be electronically mailed to the applicant/director for review and signature. A read receipt shall confirm as receipt of the electronically delivered report.

Applicant/Licensee shall print and sign the report and mail it with the original signature to the assigned l licensing office.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the department at (424) 301-3077

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2020
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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· Licensee/Applicant was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.
· Licensee/Applicant was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation.
· Licensee/Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome.
· Applicant was also reminded that only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation.
· The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) was discussed with the licensee and the licensee was advised that it must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents.
· Licensee/Applicant 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 childcare 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
· Also, discussed was; Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Exemption were also discussed
· Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, 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
· Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2020
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

6 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children = 90


7 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children = 105
The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

Toilets and sinks were age appropriate (stable based stools were provided to assist children’ access)

CAPACITY BASED ON SINKS = 105


CAPACITY BASED ON TOILETS = 90
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2020
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494689
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2020
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed on in the outdoor activity space in good repair.

The play yards were fully gated with a 4 inch or higher gates.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit.

(resilient, (artificial)grass, sand (is there a cleaning contract) wood chips,) where found in (good/fair) repair under all climbing apparatus. Manufacturers recommendation posted.

Water (pitcher or fountains) was available for outdoor water source

(Trees, Awnings, Tents, or Umbrellaed tables) provided shading

Benches for resting were available for children’s use

Measurements for the outdoor activity space = 4816.42 divided by 75 SQ. FT.= 64.22

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2020
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