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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198008125
Report Date: 08/15/2019
Date Signed: 08/15/2019 02:30:53 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PICO UNION PRESCHOOL CENTER/PARA LOS NINOS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198008125
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANGELA CAPONE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1521 W. THIRD ST.		TELEPHONE:	(213) 484-5162
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90017
CAPACITY:	72	CENSUS: 43	DATE:	08/15/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Other	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Guadalupe Munoz, Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 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	ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janeth Chavez conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Guadalupe Munoz, Teacher, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 72 children which operates an am and pm session. Upon arrival LPA observed 43 children and 06 staff present. The morning session runs from 8:00am-12:15pm and the pm session runs from 12:30pm-04:45pm. The Director was not present during the inspection. Ms. Cecia Romero site supervisor arrived approximately at 11:00am. All staff present are fingerprint cleared and are associated to the main office. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The program consists of three classrooms: Classroom 61: 13 children and Staff #1 & 2; Classroom 63: 15 children and Staff #3 & 4; Classroom 65: 15 children and Staff #5 & 6. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted and visible to children's authorized representatives. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Per Ms. Romero, there are currently no children on medication. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area for the children. The parents are contacted immediately when the children are determined to be ill. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed. Each child has a cubby. The children do not nap in the facility due to the am and pm session. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) -98-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janeth Chavez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3376
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2019

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PICO UNION PRESCHOOL CENTER/PARA LOS NINOS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198008125
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2019

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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 and a snack for the am session and lunch and snack for the pm session. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. The food is delivered by Los Angeles Institute International and is delivered daily in the morning. All food is protected from contamination. There is drinking water fountain available in all indoor classrooms and two drinking fountains are available outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers 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.

Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The Site Supervisor states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb a fall. Site Supervisor states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff records were reviewed and are complete. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

SB792 Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees was discussed with the Director. The Director and her assistants have current immunization documentation on file.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/. Staff present have completed the Mandated Reporter Educators Training, certificates are on file.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) -98-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janeth Chavez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3376
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2019

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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 UNION PRESCHOOL CENTER/PARA LOS NINOS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198008125
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2019

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

REMINDER: Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the facility will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. Tools Resources-Quarterly Updates-Child Care Program

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

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 representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Director, Cecia Romero. Appeal Rights and Procedures explained and provided.

END OF REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) -98-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janeth Chavez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3376
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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