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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561700773
Report Date: 01/22/2020
Date Signed: 01/22/2020 01:59:15 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
561700773
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN D. JAMESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1049 WESTLAKE BLVDTELEPHONE:
(805) 497-7064
CITY:WESTLAKE VILLAGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91361
CAPACITY:68CENSUS: 18DATE:
01/22/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:16 PM
MET WITH:Karen JamesTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Francisco Pedroza and Betzayra Cervantes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA's met with facility Director Karen James and Assistant Director Jennifer Sorensson and advised the purpose of the inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and out by the LPA's and Directors. The facility currently had 18 children in care at the time of the inspection. The center operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

Licensing required notices were posted prominently on the wall at the entrance of the facility. The preschool uses four classroom for the facility. LPA's did not observe any toxins/hazards accessible to children in care. The classrooms have age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible. LPA's observed the posted monthly snack menu. The center provides morning and afternoon snacks to children in care. Children bring their own lunch from home. The outdoor playground has age appropriate toys and furniture available for children. There is ample amount of shade readily available. The center has water available both inside and outside for children. Children have the option to bring their own water bottles from home.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George MingleTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisco PedrozaTELEPHONE: (805) 689-4212
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020
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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 561700773
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2020
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Center uses written sign-in/sign-out sheets located at the entrance of each classroom. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Teachers have required qualifications. Teachers present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates that expire on 2/21/2020. Teachers present have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates that expire on 12/19/2021. LPAs verified SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis Requirements. Director was provided a guide for Safe Sleep and effects of Lead Exposure brochures.

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

No deficiencies were cited during today's visit.



THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George MingleTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisco PedrozaTELEPHONE: (805) 689-4212
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2020
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