198020745-6-25-2021-33-CC-CGRN-C4BVTV-20210625164345

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020745
Report Date: 06/25/2021
Date Signed: 06/25/2021 04:43:56 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:	LITTLE SEED CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020745
ADMINISTRATOR:	MA, BO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	630 N. RODEO WAY		TELEPHONE:	(626) 551-8228
CITY:	WALNUT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91789
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/25/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Bo Ma		TIME COMPLETED:	04:50 PM

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An announced pre-licensing site inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Green and Steven Rodriguez to inspect and measure facility for capacity determination. Applicant is seeking to provide care for a Preschool Program with a Toddler Option Program. Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken, individuals present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. Facility was observed to be adhering to local public health guidelines. Licensing staff met with Director, Bo Ma, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This proposed Preschool Program with Toddler Option Program will operate from Monday through Saturday from 7AM until 7PM.

Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures, Director states that parents drop off and pick up will be conducted in the main lobby area. Temperature check will be conducted and recorded on all individuals that enter the facility. Per Director, sign in and sign out will be conducted using Brightwheel. Facility has additional masks available for adults and children.

At 1:40 PM, Licensing staff was guided through a tour of the proposed preschool and toddler classrooms. This facility will have (2) toddler classrooms and (3) preschool classrooms. The proposed toddler rooms will be called will be called the classroom E (Ages 18 months to 24 months and classroom D (Ages 24 months to 36 months).

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2021

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: LITTLE SEED CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020745
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2021

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The proposed preschool classrooms will be called Classroom A (Ages 5 to 6 years), Classroom B (Ages 4 to 5 years), and Classroom C (Ages 3- 4 years). LPAs observed the toddler classrooms to be physically separate from the preschool classrooms. LPA also observed that each classroom has its own entrance to prevent crossing over between classrooms. LPAs observed sleeps mats available in each classroom. Individual storage space was observed available for each child inside the classrooms. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. There are smoke detectors and fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. LPAs observed the facility to have 9 toilet and 6 sinks available to children. All toilets and sinks are in safe and sanitary operating conditions.

At 1:55 PM, Licensing staff was guided through the proposed outdoor activity space for toddlers and preschoolers. LPAs observed the toddler yard to be physically separate for the preschool yard. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, and slides were observed to have cushion material to absorb a fall. There is shade provided via a canopy. There is a kitchen on site located next to the waiting area that will provide AM/PM snacks and Lunch for the children in care.

No transportation is being conducted by the facility. 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 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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2021

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: LITTLE SEED CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020745
	VISIT DATE: 06/25/2021

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During this inspection, licensing staff obtained measurements from both indoors and outdoors, capacity for the proposed preschool program will be ninety- four (94) preschoolers. At this time, due to the toddler outdoor activity space being limited to 25 children, capacity determined will be for twenty-five (25) toddlers. The facility may request an Outdoor waiver to utilize outdoor activity space on staggered play schedule for the Toddler Option Program in order to obtain the requested capacity amount of thirty-six (36) toddlers. The waiver is subject to approval by the Regional Office. A recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a total capacity of (119) children.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Bo Ma.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Christina Gabelman	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3380
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/25/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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