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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013605
Report Date: 12/08/2022
Date Signed: 12/08/2022 11:11:23 AM


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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:A GR8T BEGINNING ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
198013605
ADMINISTRATOR:LORENZANA TARCILAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:319 & 321 E. CARSON STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 847-5511
CITY:CARSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90745
CAPACITY:75CENSUS: DATE:
12/08/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Linda JohnsonTIME COMPLETED:
11:32 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Raul Navarro conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 12/08/2022 at 9:00 AM. LPA met with Director Linda Johnson, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of four classrooms; Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, and Room 4. Currently the facility is only using Rooms 1 and 2. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room 1: Staff #1 with six preschoolers and Room 2: Staff #2 with six preschoolers. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

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. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

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 Director, the facility does not administer any medication. LPA observed a first aid kit in each classroom.



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. Mats are available if needed in the office. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul NavarroTELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2022
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: A GR8T BEGINNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013605
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2022
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The children bring their own food from home. LPA observed that the food and drinking container is labeled with the children's name. The facility provides purified water from an outside source. LPA observed a jug of water in each classroom available for children to refill their drinking containers. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately.

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. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The Director 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, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and the LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall.

Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness including: Admission Agreement, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, Health History, Physicians report, Immunization Records, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and LIC 613A- Personal Rights.



Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

All staff have been given on the job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on December 2022.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul NavarroTELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2022
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: A GR8T BEGINNING ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013605
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2022
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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

Licensee 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.

At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Linda Johnson

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.



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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Raul NavarroTELEPHONE: 323-981-3388
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2022
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