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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494700
Report Date: 05/12/2021
Date Signed: 05/27/2021 03:16:37 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:	TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494700
ADMINISTRATOR:	MONAHAN, CHERIE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	26347 WESTERN AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 789-1374
CITY:	LOMITA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90717
CAPACITY:	20	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/12/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:03 AM
MET WITH:	Cherie Monahan - Applicant		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On 5/12/2021 at 11:00 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to Teach-Love-Connect Christian Preschool (western) for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Cherie Monahan the applicant who provided a tour of the facility.

The applicant is requesting a preschool license for a capacity of 20 children ages 2 years until entry into first grade. The center is located on the campus of First Baptist Church of Lomita.

The applicant has an school-age program operated using a private school affidavit. The two programs are housed in the same building, preschool will be conducted on the on the south side of the building and the school- age is conducted on the north side. Applicant was advised that the two programs shall not commingle at any time. An approved fire clearance was conducted by inspector Judkins of the L.A. County Fire Department/ Prevention Bureau.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspection 1/28/2021
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors were observed

First aid kits with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer were not present at the time of inspection

There were very few toys and equipment observed indoors. There was no furniture observed during todays inspection.

Drinking water will be provided using bottled water, supplied by the center

Central heating and cooling provided appropriate temperatures,

Windows were in need of repair, LPA observed chipping paint, dirt, and debris indoor and outdoors.

Adequate lighting was observed

Classroom was in fair repair, no hazardous conditions were observed

Trash cans used for solid waste were not observed with tight fitting lids

Fireplaces and open face heaters were made inaccessible to children.

The required postings were not posted during todays inspection.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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Storage for children’s belongings were observed, cubby space for six children's belongings were observed, applicant shall provide individual cubbies for all children in attendance. Equipment shall be maintained in good condition free of hazardous conditions, the middle shelving was observed to be protruding beyond the base.

Disinfectants and cleaning solution 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 within the directors will be used for ill children. LPA observed one cot for ill children.

The classrooms are not equipped with working telephones, the nearest working telephone is located in the director's office.

Parents or Authorized adults will sign in using their original signatures

Children will nap in their classroom using cots, cots were not observed during todays inspection .

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 714.53 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 20 children

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches will be provided by parents, the center will provide snacks.

Applicant was during the covid 19 pandemic, no family style meals shall be served.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding

The center has a food prepping area heating meals.

Refrigeration was present for foods capable of supporting rapid contamination or spoil and medicines requiring refrigeration.

RESTROOMS

Two toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 30 children
Two sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 30 children
Toilets and sinks were age appropriate

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

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

The play yard was completely gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

Grass was observed under all climbing apparatus. Applicant was was advised that grass shall be maintained at all times to ensure as much leveling as possible and all holes shall be filled

Bottled water will be available for an outdoor water source

Adequate shading was observed

Benches for resting were available for children’s use

Outdoor measurements were: 1693.17 divided by 75 SQ. FT. per child = 22 children.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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Based on todays inspection and completion of corrections, the center will be recommended for licensure with a capacity of 20 children determined by the center's indoor capacity.

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

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

Applicant is advised to visit our web site at www.ccld.ca.gov to sign up for Provider Information Notices (PINs) and other updates.

** Due to covid 19 social distancing the report was generated on 5/13/2021**

The following page contains common information for Child Care Center and Family Day Cares

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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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: TEACH-LOVE-CONNECT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL-WESTERN	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494700
	VISIT DATE: 05/12/2021

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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 Flores	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2021

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