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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419928
Report Date: 01/22/2025
Date Signed: 01/22/2025 05:27:26 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:YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197419928
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NYAH DORGANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3030 WESTWOOD BLVDTELEPHONE:
(424) 832-3711
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90034
CAPACITY: 106TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 126CENSUS: 97DATE:
01/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:33 AM
MET WITH:Nyah Moyer (director)/ Jacky Lomeli (assistant director)TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:44 PM
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On 1/22/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Young Minds Preschool, located on the premises of the Adat Shalom at 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90034 for the purpose of conducting a Case Management- licensee initiated inspection. The licensee is requesting an increase in capacity from 106 to 136 preschool children, ages 2 - until entry into first grade. The licensee plans to accommodate the increase by adding 2 additional classrooms (rooms 1 and 2), the center currently has 9 licensed classrooms (rooms 16,17,18,A,B,C,D,E, and F) all classrooms are appropriately labeled according to the provided facility sketch. LPA met with Nyah Moyer (director) and Jacky Lomeli (assistant director). A tour of the facility was provided. Day care operation days and hours will be Monday – Friday / 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Inspector Sivaborvorn of the L.A. City Fire Department.
Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/22/2025
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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 7/30/2024 Fire Drill last conducted 12/10/2024.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed all classrooms except for room C.

First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, and thermometer.

Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair.

Cots were observed for napping, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked.

Cubbies or backpack hooks were observed for children’s belongings.

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers.

The facility has central heating and cooling.

Windows were in fair condition, in need of dusting

Adequate lighting was observed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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Cameras were observed in the classrooms and outdoors area. Applicant states that the camera holds a minimum of 14 days of playback time. Applicant was informed that footage should made readily available upon request by the department.

The classrooms were clean in good repair.

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids.

Fireplace in room A was made inoperable and no open face heaters were observed.

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care.

The director's office shall be used as an isolation area for ill children. LPA observed a mat used for resting, the rest room is located within close proximity of the directors office.

The facility was equipped with working telephones and hand held devises for communication.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out using an electronic devise, the center was made aware that the signature sheets shall be readily available upon the request of the departments representative and a minimum of thirty days of signatures.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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The required postings were also posted, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing.

Measurements for the indoor activity space were 5193.91 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant’s request.

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals will be provided by parents, and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review.

LPA observed a kitchen with storage and refrigeration for foods, the refrigerator is in need of a thermometer, foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers) glucose monitoring (diabetics), and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant.

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

12 sinks and 10 toilets available for children use, which will accommodate the requested capacity.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in fair condition.

The play yard was gated with a 4 foot or higher gate.

Resilient cushioning was observed in fair condition under climbing apparatus.

Water was readily available for an outdoor water source; children use their personal water bottles for drinking.

LPA observed sail shades for shade and benches for resting.

LPA recommends that the staircase near the quad (off limit area) in front of room 1 and 2 be made inaccessible to children in care.

LPA observed an armed guard at the entrance of the center, licensee shall request a waiver of Title 22, section 101238(g)(2) to accommodate a firearm on the premises.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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Measurements for the combined outdoor activity area were 8759.34 which will not accommodate the requested capacity.

The licensee shall request a waiver to accommodate Title 22, section 101238.2 (a) - Outdoor Activity Space.

Based on today’s inspection, pending the above waiver requests and recommended corrections, the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 136 children determined at the request of the licensee.

Corrections (please provide proof or photos no later than 15 days of report):

  • Windows were in need of dusting
  • the refrigerator is in need of a thermometer
  • LPA recommends that the staircase near the quad (off limit area) in front of room 1 and 2 be made inaccessible to children in care.
  • LPA observed an armed guard at the entrance of the center, licensee shall request a waiver to have a firearm on the premises

A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Nyah Moyer (director)

The following was also discussed during todays visit:


Licensee 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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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).
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

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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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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: YOUNG MINDS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419928
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2025
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Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.
To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah LoweTELEPHONE: (916) 661-7243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2025
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