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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191225860
Report Date: 09/08/2023
Date Signed: 09/08/2023 11:45:03 AM

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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:ST. MARK'S DAY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191225860
ADMINISTRATOR:SUSIE FOWLER KENNYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1020 N. BRAND BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 240-3860
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91202
CAPACITY: 102TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 52DATE:
09/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Julia Peacock, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required- 1 year inspection on 09/08/23 at 8:40 AM. LPA met with Julia Peacock, Director. LPA provided Director with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Julia Peacock, director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This facility is located on the premises of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Entrance to the preschool is behind the church through a secured green gate. Per director, parents enter the facility by using a code at the entrance gate and drop off children in the classrooms. The preschool program operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The facility consists of 5 classrooms.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; The Red Room (2-3 years old) : 7 preschoolers with 2 staff, The Green Room (2-3 years old): 9 preschoolers with 2 staff, The Blue Room (3-4 years old): 11 preschoolers with 2 staff, The Yellow Room (4-5 years old): 13 preschoolers with 2 staff, The Purple Room (4-5 years old): 12 preschoolers with 2 staff. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

PHYSICAL PLANT
LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Parents take Linens home each week on Friday or as needed and return it on Monday. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in each classroom in children cubbies. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. There are restrooms in each classroom. General sanitation was observed.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/08/2023
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST. MARK'S DAY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191225860
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2023
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Per director, cleaning crew clean the facility daily after hours. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. LPA observed children use water bottles.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director states there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Director tested the carbon monoxide detector in the office area. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. LPA observed required posting information were posted in each classroom and office area.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal in each classrooms.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. There are two outdoor playgrounds on the premises, sand area and garden area. Per director, daily staff rake the sand box early in the morning before children use it. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per director, children use their water bottles during outdoor playtime. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

FACILITY RECORDS
Director, Julia Peacock was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Six Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
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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: ST. MARK'S DAY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191225860
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2023
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There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. During this inspection LPA reviewed 5 staff file and all reviewed files have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Facility use Procare app for Sign in and out. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed on director's computer. Sign in and out sheet were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. During this inspection total of 52 children were present, and all 52 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 06/15/23.



Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are not available for review. Per Julia Peacock, director enrolled children bring their own snacks and food from home.

First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom in a cabinet. According to director, Julia Peacock medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child’s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per Site Supervisor.


Medication: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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. Plan of Operation for Incidental Medical Services received on file as of 11/02/2022.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
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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: ST. MARK'S DAY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191225860
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2023
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Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Water Lead Testing exemption letter was granted on 01/19/23. LPA observed children use their water bottles for drinking. Also LPA observed water dispensers in classrooms from Sparkletts. LPA observed water faucets were not accessible to children during this inspection.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided.
Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Director, Julia Peacock was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today from the areas that were inspected today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Julia Peacock, director at 11:00 a.m..


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2023
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