197750084-7-23-2020-12-CC-NFLS-BRSS3F-20200723133103

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750084
Report Date: 07/23/2020
Date Signed: 07/23/2020 01:31:16 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	NOR REGGIO INSPIRED CHILDREN'S SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750084
ADMINISTRATOR:	TAKOUHEY SAATJIAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9945 COMMERCE AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(818) 875-4052
CITY:	TUJUNGA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91042
CAPACITY:	48	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	07/23/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Takouhey Saatjian		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Nadia Flores and Donna Maddox met with Center Director Takouhey Saatjian for the purpose of a Pre-Licesing inspection for a Preschool Program. LPA's were led on a tour of the facility by Center Director. The center consists of a parent sitting area at the entrance, Director's Office, an adult bathroom, a children's bathroom, a toddler section (Room A), a preschool section (Room B), a kitchen and an outside deck with a playing area.

During this Pre-Licensing inspection, LPA's measured 2 classrooms (Room A and B. Room B had to be divided into two rectangles for measuring purposes) and the outside deck play area.

Measurements were as follows:

Classrooms:

Classroom A: 21.00 x 16.00 = 336/35 = 10

Classroom B: Rectangle #1: 21 x 38 = 798/35 = 22 Rectangle #2: 10 x 30 = 570/35 = 16

Outdoor Measurements:

Upper Deck: 13 x 20 = 260/75 = 4

Lower Deck: 78 x 55 = 3057/75 = 41

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8103
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2020

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: NOR REGGIO INSPIRED CHILDREN'S SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750084
	VISIT DATE: 07/23/2020

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Classrooms were equipped with age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and materials. The classrooms were observed to be clean and safe and free of any hazards. Telephone service was verified as well as adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Children's belongings will kept in cubbies along the wall as you enter classrooms. Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of a water cooler and disposable cups. There are trash cans with lids present in both classrooms. Cots, linens and bedding will be stored individually so that each child's bedding is identifiable. Each cot will be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot, bedding and linens will be laundered weekly and as needed. Extra bedding will be kept on site. Flooring was inspected for cleanliness, and good repair. Changing table is available in Room A next to an adult sink.

The children's bathrooms are located within the Classroom B; bathroom contains 3 toilets and 3 sinks. Another child toilet and sink is located in the Room A along with an adult sink. The staff bathroom is located before entering Classroom B. LPA observed the bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate.

The Site Director's Office will be used as an isolation room and the staff bathroom will be used as an isolation bathroom.

Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes wood chips for cushioning material and there is shade structure present. There is a wood play house and two areas with sand. The sand is surrounded by grass. There is one table bench and fictitious wood logs for sitting. There is water mist available for hot days. LPA's observed wood fencing surrounding the outdoor play area, the gate was locked during this inspection. The cemented area will be utilized for tricycles. Staff will bring drinking water outside for children (igloo and disposable cups). LPA's observed a mock river stream which did not contain any water. LPA's informed Director that no standing water is to be permitted. Director stated that she has installed a draining system to ensure there is no standing water. The outdoor space was measured to be enough space for 45 children. LPA's informed Director that a waiver will be issued in order to allowed staggered playtime and ensure all 48 children will be able to play outside.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8103
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2020

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: NOR REGGIO INSPIRED CHILDREN'S SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750084
	VISIT DATE: 07/23/2020

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The Parent Board (located in the entrance where children are dropped off) contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations.

Food preparation Area/Kitchen was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. Center will supply breakfast, lunch and snack for the children. The meals are going to be cooked fresh daily. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children and away from food.

LPA's observed two bags and 3 boxes fully stocked first aid kits; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors throughout the center.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm - Center will provide IMS procedures. Per director, they will require a doctor's note stating the procedure and there will be two people at the center who will be assigned to implement IMS procedures.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8103
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2020

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: NOR REGGIO INSPIRED CHILDREN'S SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750084
	VISIT DATE: 07/23/2020

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Applicant was reminded that prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer using form LIC 9182.

LPA's discussed with applicant sanitation procedures due to COVID-19 and the appropriate postings to ensure precautions. LPA's referred applicant to the CDC websites for guidance.

Classroom measurements = 48

Toilets and Sinks = 60
Outdoor Play Yard = 45
Fire Clearance = 48
Requested Capacity is 48

Capacity will be approved for 48

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was read and provided to Takouhey Saatjian.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8103
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2020

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