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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198006095
Report Date: 08/29/2022
Date Signed: 08/29/2022 03:34:18 PM

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PICO GARDEN		FACILITY NUMBER:	198006095
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARCIE HOUCHEN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1500 E. 4TH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(323) 264-3649
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90033
CAPACITY:	51	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	08/29/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:20 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Castillo		TIME COMPLETED:	03:50 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Judy Mora & Enjoli Maeweather conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Center Manager, Maria Castillo. This is a preschool age program licensed for a maximum capacity of 51 children, with a toddler component. The facility currently serves 38 preschoolers and 13 toddlers. The facility operates Monday – Friday from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM. Per the Center Manager there are 13 toddlers enrolled; the preschool program does not start until September 13, 2022. Preschool and toddler components are conducted in physically separate areas both indoors and outdoors. The facility is currently requesting a capacity increase of the toddler component to 16 toddlers. Licensing staff measured the toddler classroom and the toddler yard during this inspection. At approximately 1:30 PM LPA Mora began facility tour with Center Manager. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. LPA observed 06 toddlers napping with 03 staff present. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. During this inspection, all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. Licensing staff observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. Licensing staff observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 08/17/22. Licensing staff observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in good repair, safe and sanitary operating conditions. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE*

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PICO GARDEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006095
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022

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At this time, there is an area inside the classroom that is designated as the isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. All food is brought daily from Chefables. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water.

All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

The outdoor playgrounds were observed to be fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Licensing staff observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment or slides have a rubber cushioning that absorb a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Center Manager states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and licensing staff did not observe any bodies of water during this. Center Manager states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Transportation services are not provided at this facility. The facility uses an electronic format for sign in and outs, Child Plus. LPA observed all children present to be signed in.

LPA did not review staff files during the inspection due to the staff files being stored at the administrative office located at the Foundation for Early Childhood Education Inc. main office. LPA will review staff files at a later time and date.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that the following are present: LIC 613A Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency form, LIC 701 Physician’s Report, LIC 995 Notification of Parent’s Rights, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization Record.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PICO GARDEN	FACILITY NUMBER: 198006095
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Per Director, the facility does provide incidental medical services. Storage of medications and administrative file was reviewed. 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

During this inspection it was found that the facility can accommodate 28 toddler children indoors in Room 2 and 12 children outdoors. The facility has submitted a waiver for the outdoor activity space to use a staggered play schedule. The waiver will be reviewed and the facility will be notified of the approval at a later date.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Center Manager 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.

There were no deficiencies given during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Patty Linares, Child Development Supervisor.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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