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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566214350
Report Date: 02/14/2020
Date Signed: 02/14/2020 02:13:11 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:LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
566214350
ADMINISTRATOR:SHASHINI TALWATTEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:5165 COCHRAN STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 577-7620
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93063
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 18DATE:
02/14/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Gina FloresTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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On February 14, 2020 at approximately 1150 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisco Pedroza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with facility Director Shashini Talwatte and advised her the purpose and nature of the inspection. Together LPA and Director toured the facility inside and out. The facility had 18 infants in care at the time of the inspection. The center operates from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. This is a combined center with a Preschool component.

Licensing required notices were posted prominently on the wall in the facility office. The facility uses two classrooms for children in care. LPA observed one classroom with two staff supervising eight younger infants. The second classroom had three staff supervising 10 older infants/toddlers. Both classrooms had age appropriate toys and furnishings. The classroom had a changing table with sink readily accessible. LPA observed 10 cribs available for infants to use. Facility uses pads for older infants that do not use the cribs. Food and milk is stored in a refrigerator located in the classroom. LPA reviewed a sampling of children Individual needs & services plans and feeding plans. Children bottles and food were properly labeled with child's name and date stored in their own labeled basket in the refrigerator. Continued on 809-C
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George MingleTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisco PedrozaTELEPHONE: (805) 689-4212
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2020
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: LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214350
VISIT DATE: 02/14/2020
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LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children.

Center uses written sign-in/sign-out sheets located at the entrance of the building in folders for each component. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Teachers have required qualifications. Teachers present have current First Aid/CPR certificates that expire on 4/28/20. Teachers present have current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates that expire on 2/20/20. LPA 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: 02/14/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2020
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