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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018752
Report Date: 11/25/2019
Date Signed: 11/25/2019 02:13:46 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:ECO HOUSE- PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198018752
ADMINISTRATOR:ALEXIS VAZQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2951 LONG BEACH BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 997-8800
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90806
CAPACITY:70CENSUS: 23DATE:
11/25/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Alexis Vasquez, Center DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers. LPA met with Alexis Vazquez, Center Director, at 10:30am on 11/25/2019 and guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 70 children. This is a preschool program with a Toddler component which is operated by Children Today, Inc. The program consists of a full day program in Rooms 1 and 2. Days & Hours of Operation are from: M-F from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

All areas identified on the Indoors and Outdoors Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed a total of 10 children with 4 staff members in Room 1 and 13 children with 5 staff members in Room 2. Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed.

INDOORS: Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness, good repair and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment (mats/cots) and bedding were inspected for good condition, appropriate storage and cleanliness. Children take their blankets home to wash weekly. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is in the main office. Drinking water is readily available indoors for children to drink freely via a water jug. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present.

Age appropriate sinks (8) and toilets (6) were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. First Aid supplies were inventoried. Per Director, they are not providing IMS services at this time.

Food menus were reviewed. Food is provided by the facility's main kitchen. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness for children in care.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
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: ECO HOUSE- PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018752
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2019
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The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children.

OUTDOORS: This facility has a waiver to allow the preschool children to walk through the toddler play area in order to reach the yard. Each program; preschool and toddler have a separate outdoor play area that is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors for children to drink freely via a water fountain. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

RECORDS REVIEW: Children's records were reviewed. Sampling of children’s emergency information was reviewed and appeared to be current. Staff files were reviewed. Staff’s CPR expires on 06/16/2020..

Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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. A 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.

AB 1207: The following was discussed with the Director: As of January 1, 2018, Health & Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.


SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
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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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ECO HOUSE- PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018752
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2019
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LPA observed the fire extinguisher located kitchen and classrooms. LPA observed the fire extinguisher meets requirements - 2A:10BC. The fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 02/04/2019, as indicated on service tag. LPA observed that the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were serviced by the West Coast Fire and Integration company.

The system was tested by the inspector on 01/08/2019 and are operable. LPA obtained a copy of the inspection report. LPA observed the emergency disaster drill was conducted 02/04/2019. The facility roster was up to date and fire and emergency disaster drills were conducted 09/27/2019 every six months.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Alexis Vazquez, Center Director. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit was provided.


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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Trevino CochranTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2019
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