198400010-6-4-2019-54-CC-WBIS-BCTSJT-20190604135536

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400010
Report Date: 06/04/2019
Date Signed: 06/04/2019 01:55:54 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:	JEKAL INFANT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198400010
ADMINISTRATOR:	CATHERINE OCRAN		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	900 E ROSECRANS AVE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 682-9660
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90059
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/04/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:05 AM
MET WITH:	Catherine Ocran		TIME COMPLETED:	02:10 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 (LPA) Warren Birks met with Applicant Catherine Ocran for the purpose of measuring and inspecting the facility. The applicant is requesting an infant center license with a capacity of (12) infants at this time. This facility will be part of a combination center to include Jekal Learning Center Preschool #198017903 and Jekal Learning Center After School Program #198019087. The facility indoor space and outdoor space is physically separate from the preschool and school age components. The infant center is a housed inside of a church building next to the cafeteria auditorium area (physically separate). Parents will enter through a gated entrance on east side of the building and sign in children at the entrance to the room. The infant classroom has some matted flooring for activities. Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies are age appropriate. Windows and overhead lights provide lighting. The room has an inaccessible wall heater and fans are available for air conditioning. LPA informed Applicant Ocran that an infant potty toilet is needed for potty training infants who no longer use diapers. The room consist of a napping area and activity area. The crib area is physically separated with shelving and can be visibly supervised by staff. LPA observed one crib and four cots. The crib meets the required crib law: rail is fixed and cannot be lowered, rails are no more than 2 3/8 inches wide, mattress is at its lowest position, and mattress is moisture resistant. LPA informed Applicant Ocran that at least three more cribs will be required. LPA also informed applicant that the napping equipment must be arranged to provide a walkway and work space between the napping equipment. This permits staff to reach each infant without having to step over or reach over any other infant. The napping area is adjacent to the activity space. The changing table is within arm's length of a sink with hot and cold running water. The diapering table has raised sides that do not meet the 3 inches high requirement. Matting is made of washable material is at least 1 inch thick. One diaper table is located in the infant room. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. Electrical outlets are covered. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. Disinfecting cleaning products are kept in storage away from the children.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2019

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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: JEKAL INFANT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198400010
	VISIT DATE: 06/04/2019

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The infant room has a refrigerator for storing infant milk. The facility will provide AM and PM infant snacks and the parents will provide lunch. Each Infant has their own cubby which is labeled with infant's name. All bottles and cups are labeled with Infants name. There is a freezer to keep frozen breast milk as needed. All milk must be dated and labeled with Infants name.

The kitchen is located right next door to the infant room. Staff have their own restroom that is located in the office. There is ample storage for dry goods, dishes, and utensils. A microwave is available for warming bottles and food. There is sink with hot and cold running water. Staff have their own restroom that is located in the office. Napping equipment is available for ill children in the office isolation area.

LPA informed Applicant Ocran that the facility must adhere to Title 22 staff-infant ratios requirements 101416.5 (a) - (e). A fully qualified teacher is directly supervising no more than 12 infants. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants.
LPA also informed applicant that Individual Feeding Plans must be on file for each infant and meet requirements of 101427 (b)(1) - (5). Infant Needs and Services Plan must be on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101419.2 (a)-(b) and 101419.3 (a). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g).

The applicant has an approved fire clearance on file for a capacity of 12. LPA will measure the indoor area after Applicant Ocran purchases and arranges additional napping equipment. Applicant understands that the room may accommodate less than 12 children once napping equipment is arranged.

The following items need to be corrected prior to obtaining a infant center license. Corrections are due by 07/5/2019:

1. Arrange Infant room with appropriate divided area for napping.
2). Provide 3 additional cribs/pack and play napping equipment with firm mattresses.
3). Add barrier on changing table (3 inches from padded surface).

Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitation as stated on the license.
Exit Interview conducted with Applicant (Director) Catherine Ochran.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/04/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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