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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198007146
Report Date: 02/20/2020
Date Signed: 02/20/2020 12:04:01 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:EDGEWATER PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198007146
ADMINISTRATOR:ANDREA GALLAGHERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5270 ATHERTON STREETTELEPHONE:
(562) 597-5913
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90815
CAPACITY:55CENSUS: 50DATE:
02/20/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Jessica GutierrezTIME COMPLETED:
12:17 PM
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A Required - 1 Year inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Timothy Fields. LPA met with Director Jessica Gutierrez and was guided on a complete tour of the facility. Operating hours are from 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday. There is toddler component attached to the preschool license. Medication is administered to children in care and observed to be properly stored in the office. The office is also used as an isolated area for sick children. Napping equipment is brought to the office and the staff restroom is made accessible. First aid kit was inventoried. Kits are stored in the office as well as each classroom.

Four classrooms are used to operate the preschool program and one classroom is assigned to the toddler component. During todays inspection seven children were supervised by one floater/teacher and two volunteers in the Muskrat classroom. Eleven children were supervised by one floater/teacher and one volunteer in the Chipmunk classroom. In the Mutchkins classroom one teacher and volunteer were supervising nine children and in the Sprites classroom one teacher and one teacher assistant were supervising 14 children. One teacher and one teacher assistant was supervising nine children in the Pixies toddler classroom.

Each classroom was inspected for cleanliness and good repair. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. Lighting was in operable condition and classrooms were properly ventilated. Floor rugs were sufficiently clean. Napping equipment was properly stored. Individual storage space was inspected and observed to be properly labeled. Each classroom has a source of drinking water. The bathroom was clean and in operable condition. The kitchen was inspected for cleanliness. Food was observed to be in good quality.

Outdoor area and equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EDGEWATER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198007146
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2020
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Staff and children records were reviewed for completeness including but not limited to Criminal Record Clearances for adults, Director Qualifications and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventive practices documentation. Review of required forms was made and including menu. Sign-in/out sheets were reviewed.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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

After a complete inspection of the facility, the following deficiencies were observed according to California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 during today's visit as indicated on the 809D

  1. The blue and white play structure on the preschool was not sturdy. One of the wooden planks were loose.

Exit interview conducted with director. Appeal Rights provided and explained. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for (30) days. Failure to do so may result in a $100.00 civil penalty. INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.ccld.ca.gov – To access licensing forms, updates and Title 22.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EDGEWATER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198007146
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/24/2020
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Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies:
Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

The requirement is not met as evidenced by the blue and white play structure on the preschool was not sturdy. One of the wooden planks were loose.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timothy FieldsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3431
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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