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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494781
Report Date: 08/05/2021
Date Signed: 08/05/2021 01:38:11 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:VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197494781
ADMINISTRATOR:PERERA. SHIRANIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4240 ARTESIA BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 592-0970
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90504
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/05/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:17 PM
MET WITH:Sharani PereraTIME COMPLETED:
02:03 PM
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On 8/5/2021 at 10:00 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to Village Park Montessori for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing continuation visit, a subsequent visit was conducted on 7/7/2021 the facility did not pass inspection at the time of the visit. LPA met with applicant Sharani Perera who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 60. The facility is a combination center with a preschool facility # 197494780. Facility has an approved fire clearance on file conducted by inspector Judkins of the L.A County Fire Department. The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE



Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last inspection 03/03/2021.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed

First aid kits were not observed during todays visit

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/05/2021
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: VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494781
VISIT DATE: 08/05/2021
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Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair

Drinking water will be provided using purified water pitchers and bottle water

Facility has a central heating and cooling system.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris

Adequate lighting was observed

Classrooms were clean in good repair

Storage for children’s belongings were observed

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

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons shall be inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room at all times

The computer area and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children.

The classrooms will be equipped with working telephones, phones were not observed during todays inspection.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
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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: VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494781
VISIT DATE: 08/05/2021
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Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding

The center has a food prep area for prepping meals only. The food prep area was located in the front entry area of the school, this area contained; a sink with storage space and a refrigerator was available foods capable of supporting rapid contamination or spoil.

Children's food and utensils shall be properly stored and labeled

Children will eat in there designated classroom or areas.

RESTROOMS

LPA observed 5 toilets and 5 sinks; 1 toilet and 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 75 children. LPA observed a changing table in the young preschoolers classroom.

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. LPA observed one broken toilet, applicant provided proof of delivery for the broken toilet.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
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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: VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494781
VISIT DATE: 08/05/2021
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in the outdoor activity space in good repair.

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

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit

Artificial grass was observed good repair under all climbing apparatus. .

Water pitchers will be available for an outdoor water source

Shade sails were observed for shading

Various out door equipment was observed for children to rest on.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2015.52 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 26 children.

Center is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2 (a) Outdoor Activity Space; There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity, to accommodate the indoor capacity.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
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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: VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494781
VISIT DATE: 08/05/2021
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Parents or authorized adult will sign in using their original signatures. Sign in sheets shall be retained for three years and readily available for review.

The required postings must be posted in this in a pertinent area for parents and visitors viewing. A parent board was not observed during todays inspection.

Mats were observed for napping. LPA did not observe any rips or exposed cushioning, the mats were in good repair.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1832.91 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 52 children

FOOD SERVICE:

Parents shall provided meals and snacks. Applicant shall maintain an emergency food supply at the center.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
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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: VILLAGE PARK MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494781
VISIT DATE: 08/05/2021
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Based on todays inspection and the addition indoor activity space (semi-permanent cubbie shelves were removed)the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 52 preschool children, determined by the indoor activity space and approval of the outdoor waiver request.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the department at (424) 301-3077

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/05/2021
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