198020576-6-23-2020-33-CC-JMOA-BQUUMK-20200623154227

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020576
Report Date: 06/23/2020
Date Signed: 06/23/2020 03:42:39 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:	BELL TOWER SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020576
ADMINISTRATOR:	CRISTINA A. SPIK		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5561 HUNTINGTON DR N.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 576-2086
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90032
CAPACITY:	100	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/23/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:15 AM
MET WITH:	Cristina Spik & Reinaldo Spik		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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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's) Judy Mora and Steven Rodriguez met with Applicant Cristina Spik and Reinaldo Spik for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing Inspection. Applicant is applying for a Preschool License with a total capacity of 100 children. The proposed program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. No other license held by applicant/licensee. All indoor and outdoor areas identified on the facility sketch were toured during this inspection. Per applicant, the program will enter through the front gate. Sign in/out procedures will be implemented at the office which is the first building when entering through the gate from the street. First Aid supplies were observed to be available in the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present and in operable condition. Fire extinguishers are filly charged. Licensing staff observed 3 classrooms to have wall heaters that need to be made inaccessible to children. The wall heaters are located in Rooms: Studio A, Studio E and Studio D. Licensing staff also observed several classes that have doors which lead to the back of the buildings. Licensing staff requested that a door alarm be placed on all these doors including the gate which leads to the street. Licensing staff also observed that several of the hand dryers located in the children's restrooms have a dangling cord leading to an outlet. Licensing staff requested that the cords be attached to the dryer to make them inaccessible. The applicant states that the room marked Private will be used as the ill isolation area and children will use the restroom located in this room. The facility will provide breakfast and snacks. The facility will have a catered lunch program from Child Nutrition Express for parents who wish to participate. Children can bring their own lunches. The facility will administer prescription and non-prescription medications. Medications will be stored in the restroom located in the facility office where there is also a small refrigerator. *REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2020

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: BELL TOWER SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020576
	VISIT DATE: 06/23/2020

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Licensing staff observed sufficient storage space for children’s belongings. Age appropriate toys and materials were observed. Sufficient napping equipment was observed. There are jugs for water available in all indoor classrooms. There is a water fountain available outdoors. Licensing staff observed containers used to discard food to have tight fitting lids as required. Cleaning compounds and any poisons are stored in an area that is off limits to children.

The playground is located at the rear of two classroom buildings. The surface of the outdoor activity space was observed to be in a safe condition and free of hazards. The outdoor area is completely fenced. Licensing staff took photos of the entire yard space. There is a space in between the front building and the parking garage that the applicant wishes to use as additional outdoor activity space. Photos will be shown to LPM Guangorena. The applicant states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and none were observed during this visit.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation for IMS was added to the Parent Handbook and provided to LPA Mora. 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

Licensing staff observed a total of 9 toilets and 9 sinks.

Licensing staff measured a total of 9 classrooms (indoors). Licensing staff also measured 2 yards, one of which might not be approved to be licensed for outdoor activity space. LPA Mora will discuss space with LPM Guangorena. A waiver will be required for outdoor activity space to utilize a staggered outdoor schedule. LPA Mora advised applicants that not all waivers are granted. LPA Mora will follow up with Applicant on the allowed capacity after measurements are calculated.

The Fire clearance was granted for 100 children and received by LPA Mora on 06/11/2020.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2020

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BELL TOWER SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020576
	VISIT DATE: 06/23/2020

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The following requirements are needed prior to the applicant obtaining a preschool license:

1. Wall heaters need to be made inaccessible.
2. Electrical cords from hand dryers need to be made inaccessible.
3. Door alarms need to be placed on doors from classrooms leading to the back of the buildings and on the gate leading to the street.

Once the above items have been corrected, and all application documents approved, the department will make its determination on whether or not to approve the Applicant for a preschool license.

THE ABOVE CORRECTIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE 07/03/2020.

The following was discussed with the Applicant:

Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff files. Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation on a quarterly basis for both were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Applicant was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Applicant was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care.

LPA advised Applicant that all adults 18 years of age and older providing Care & Supervision and/or have continuous presence in the facility shall adhere to a criminal background clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index Check. LPA informed Applicant to log onto web site www.ccld.ca.gov to
obtain forms and LIVE SCAN application. Applicant advised that records must be updated with the required documents immediately, and records for all children and staff must be maintained for three (3) years after separation from the facility.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2020

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BELL TOWER SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020576
	VISIT DATE: 06/23/2020

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The Applicant was also advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and to Community Care Licensing (CCL) within the time frame specified by the regulation. Applicant advised to visit www.shotsforschool.org for immunization information.

These forms may also be downloaded from our website: www.ccld.ca.gov

Exit interview conducted with Applicant and a copy of report was given. Appeal rights were issued and discussed.

*END OF REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3371
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/23/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2020

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