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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408601
Report Date: 10/16/2024
Date Signed: 10/16/2024 02:39:19 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197408601
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MAUREEN MORRISONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1332 SIXTH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 393-2721
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90401
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 23DATE:
10/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:55 AM
MET WITH:Maureen Morrison - DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:56 PM
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On 10/16/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to the Santa Monica Family YMCA Early Learning Center, located at 1332 Sixth Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90401 for the purpose of conducting a "Case management - Licensee Initiated" increase in capacity inspection. The center is located on the first floor of the Santa Monica Family YMCA. The applicant is requesting to increase the current infant program that has a toddler option. The applicant is wishing to increase the capacity to 24 infants ages 6 weeks - 24 months and 12 toddlers, ages 18 - 36 months. The applicant plans to accommodate the increase by adding an additional room, previously used as an exercise activity room and not used to determine the current capacity. Rooms 1,2, and 6 will be dedicated to the infant/toddler program and rooms 3,4 and 5 are dedicated to the preschool program.

There is a approved fire clearance on file conducted on 8/26/2024 by Inspector Armando Reyes of the Santa Monica Fire Department.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/16/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408601
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2024
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LPA observed the following during todays inspection:
The classrooms were clean, had age appropriate furniture and equipment in good repair. Cots for napping were observed in good condition. Per the director potty chairs will be provided to meet the requested capacity. LPA informed the director there shall be 1 potty chair, per every 5 children being potty trained. LPA observed 4 potty chairs readily available for use. LPA informed the director that potty chairs shall be cleaned and sanitized immediately after use, children shall not be allowed to play with the potty chairs or be left unattended while using. LPA observed a changing table within arms reach of a sink, located in the classroom.
The center has cameras inside and out of the classrooms, per the director the footage is retained for one week, LPA recommended if possible the footage could be retained for a longer period. LPA observed a fire alarm system, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers last inspected 5/22/2024, however LPA did not observe carbon monoxide detectors, an annual carbon monoxide maintenance report was provided. Licensee shall add a thermometer to the refrigerator and a broad based stool to assist the children when using the sink inside the classroom.
Indoor measurements were: 1644.93 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity.
Outdoor measurements were: 2051.42 square feet, which will not accommodate the requested capacity. Licensee shall request an outdoor waiver of Title 22, section 101238(a) - Outdoor Activity Space and 101438.2(b) Infant Outdoor Activity Space.
Based on todays inspection the center shall be recommended for an increase in capacity for 24 infants and 12 toddlers.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408601
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2024
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Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408601
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2024
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Four
LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

LPA also informed Representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Representative 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.

LPA reviewed with Representative the LIC. 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Maureen Morrison - director.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2024
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