197416658-3-8-2023-30-CC-JLAO-CPQRPX-20230308121241

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416658
Report Date: 03/08/2023
Date Signed: 03/08/2023 12:14:09 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:	BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197416658
ADMINISTRATOR:	AVITAL, KAREN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1620 S. BUNDY DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(424) 293-2197
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90025
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	03/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Karen Avital		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 3/8/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at Barefoot Preschool located at 1620 S. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025. LPA was greeted by Karen Avital. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and a census was taken. The following was observed during the initial inspection- 10 children with one teacher, B. Ramirez and Director providing care and supervision. G. Stim, staff member, arrived at facility during the inspection. Facility operates Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Facility is licensed to serve 20 preschool children ages 2 years to entry to 1st grade. Detached building on the property is only used as Art Studio. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Medications are made inaccessible and stored in a basket in a top cabinet in director’s office. Director’s office is designated as OFF LIMITS and door remains locked. Currently facility does not have any children taking medication. If medication needs to be refrigerated, refrigerator in the kitchen will be used- designated shelf away from the children. All necessary paperwork that needs to be included with medication is stored in the director’s office. Teachers do the day to day cleaning in the classroom. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in the top shelf in the staff’s bathroom. Staff’s bathroom remains locked and children do not access the space. Under the sink the cabinet was observed to have a safety latch, making the content inaccessible to the children in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023

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Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All classroom were observed and inspected. Playground equipment is in 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.

All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Facility contracts with individual to come after hours to clean and disinfect.

Facility uses provides meals and snacks. Menu is posted in the kitchen area and is distributed electronically to parents via Brightwheel. LPA advised director to add menu to parent board. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.

Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring in their own refillable water container and facility provides filter water.

Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility contracts with a Pest control vendor to ensure that facility stays pest free. LPA observed working fire extinguishers in the classroom and kitchen area and working carbon and smoke detector in each classroom. First Aid kits were observed in the back studio, classrooms and kitchen area.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. 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. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023

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At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. Director’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid was completed on 7/29/2022. Mandated Reporter has been completed. LPA issues a technical violation- Mandated Reporter Certification was not available for review for G. Stimm. Immunization records were review; flu waiver and/or vaccine was not available for review, LPA issued a technical violation.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 5 files were complete. LPA provided facility with a copy of the LIC 311A and LIC 125 to use as a reference to ensure all files have current documents. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Facility currently is using Brightwheel as an electronic sign in/out and hard copy is available for LPA’s review and a hard copy is available as a back up for families.

All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.

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/inspection-process.
Facility representative, Karen Avital, 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197416658
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) currently IS NOT being provided. Licensee 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.

LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
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 the licensee facility representative Karen Avital.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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