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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191600479
Report Date: 10/03/2022
Date Signed: 10/03/2022 02:53:12 PM

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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:PLAY MOUNTAIN PLACEFACILITY NUMBER:
191600479
ADMINISTRATOR:JOSEPH RINGLEHANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6063 HARGIS STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 870-4381
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90034
CAPACITY: 44TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 25DATE:
10/03/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Joseph RinglehanTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 10/3/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lillian Casillas conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the preschool. LPA met with Administrator, Joseph Ringlehan, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Day and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm.

The facility provides care in 3 classrooms: RM 1: Big Nursery (4 to 5 year olds), RM 2: Little Nursery (3 and 4 year olds), RM 3: House Group (5 to 6 year olds).

LPA observed 25 children in care and 9 teachers present during this inspection. LPA reviewed the sign in/out sheet to verify the census.

The following ratios were observed:
RM 1 : Big Nursery 12 children with 3 staff.
RM 2: Little Nursery 6 children with 3 staff.
RM 3: House Group 6 children with 3 staff.

A walk-through of the classrooms was conducted, and classrooms were found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. LPA observed smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. Drinking water is readily available in each classroom, and children bring their own water bottles. LPA observed all classrooms to include dramatic play, arts/crafts, reading, individual cubbies for storage and learning activities. LPA observed bathrooms in each classroom. Little Nursery and Big Nursery each include a bathroom with with 1 toilet and 1 sink. House Group includes a bathroom with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. Bathrooms were found to be clean. There are sufficient toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2022
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: PLAY MOUNTAIN PLACE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191600479
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2022
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Administrator stated children bring their own lunch, which are stored in lunch pails in each child's cubby. Facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Snacks menus are posted. Children eat in the outdoor play area on age-appropriate tables.

LPA observed two outdoor play areas: section 1 is dedicated 4 to 6 year olds; section 2 is dedicated to 3 to 4 year olds. Both are large and equipped with age-appropriate play equipment that is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards.

Facility was observed to be operating within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.


LPA observed 5 staff records to contain appropriate documentation of education credits. All staff are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid (expiration date 6/2023). Mandated Reporter training is current for all staff (6/2022). LPA reviewed a sample of 5 children’s files and observed files were complete.

Administrator 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. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided. Director is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.



Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Administrator, Joseph Ringlehan.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lillian J Casillas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2022
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