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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005332
Report Date: 09/26/2019
Date Signed: 09/26/2019 03:45:38 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	FIRST STEPS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198005332
ADMINISTRATOR:	JODI VAN DRAGT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	18411 ALBURTIS AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 865-4944
CITY:	ARTESIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90701
CAPACITY:	41	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	09/26/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:40 PM
MET WITH:	Jodi Van Dragt		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Jodi Van Dragt, who assisted analyst with a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program consisting of four classrooms operating Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm. The facility operates on the site of a Church building. The facility is physically separate.

LPA observed the following classrooms: Blue Room = 10 napping children; Red Room = zero staff/children; Yellow Room= 1 staff 10 napping children; Green = zero staff/children.

Physical Plant. Furniture/equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions are kept in an inaccessible area of the facility. Poisons must be kept locked. The primary lighting source is overhead lighting. The facility has central air/heating. Electrical outlets are covered.

Napping equipment and bedding was inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. The napping cots are also cleaned weekly. Children's bedding is taken home to be cleaned weekly. Each child has their own cubby to keep their personnel belongings. Restrooms are clean and odor free. There is an adequate supply of toilet paper, paper towels. All restroom fixtures are height appropriate for children. Staff have there own restroom located near the northern part of the building. The isolation area for ill children is located in the Director's office. A cot is available if necessary and children are escorted to the staff bathroom if ill. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. The facility provides morning and afternoon snack and parents bring there own lunches. There is drinking water available indoors and outdoors. Containers used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The outdoor play area is comprised of grass, concrete and artificial turf cushioning material, which surrounds the climbing equipment. There are shaded areas to provide relief form the sun on hot days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: FIRST STEPS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005332
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2019

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Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed and in compliance. First Aid supplies are available and in compliance.

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. LPA reviewed all staff records to verify items such as education, mandated reporter training, personnel records, CPR certification, Mandated Reporter and immunizations). The name of the child care center designated person to act in the Site Supervisor's absence is on file.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS)

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - 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. Any medications requiring refrigeration are stored in an inaccessible refrigerator. Medication policy is as follows: A prescription medication policy is as follows: Parents administers prescription medication. A form must completed by parent and the same form is completed by staff once medication is administered. Medication is kept locked in a file cabinet.

UPDATE: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a daycare facility if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. All staff have the required immunizations.

LPA advised the Site Supervisor to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. REMINDER: Failure to obtain criminal record background check clearances and associations prior to initial presence in the facility will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing reprehensive. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted with Jodi Van Dragt

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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