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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494880
Report Date: 08/06/2021
Date Signed: 08/18/2021 10:46:30 AM

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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:VERMONT MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
197494880
ADMINISTRATOR:SILVIA FLORES RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:8300 VERMONT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 908-4413
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90044
CAPACITY: 26TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/06/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:42 AM
MET WITH:Sylvia Rodriquez- directorTIME COMPLETED:
02:28 PM
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On 8/6/2021 at 9:42 A.M. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to Vermont Montessori for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with director Sylvia Rodriquez who provided a tour of the facility. The center is located on the premises of, and contracted by Department of Public Services to provide childcare services. The applicant is requesting an infant license with a capacity of 26 children. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by inspector Frank Acevedo of the Los Angeles City fire department. This is a combination center composing of an infant (197494880) and a preschool (197494881) component. The infant center activities are held in three class rooms; 102, 115 and 112.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspection 7/27/2021

Per operations engineer, carbon monoxide is monitored through the buildings airflow intake system located on the roof of the building

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Peter Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/06/2021
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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 26 infant children determined by the request of the applicant and the indoor activity space.

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 director.

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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First aid kits with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer were not present at the time of the visit. LPA observed earthquake emergency kits in each class room.

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair

The building has central heating and cooling

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 were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room.

The directors office and the staffs bathroom will be used for isolation of ill children.

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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The classrooms are equipped with working telephones

Parents and authorized adults will sign in using their original signatures

The required postings are to be posted in a common area for parents and visitors viewing.

The crib area was located in a separate room (room 104) 12 standard cribs, 4 of which were equipped for emergency evacuation (no drop down sides).

No baby walkers or bouncers were observed during today inspection

Room 102 = 180.72 SQ. FT


Room 115 = 470.8 SQ. FT
Room 112 = 311.3 SQ. FT.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 962.90 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child =27 children

FOOD SERVICE:

Per director lunches will be provided by an outside vendor, breakfast and snacks will be provided by the facility.

Weekly menus shall be posted in a prominent area for review.

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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Applicant shall make preparation for alternate meals for children with allergies.

Drinking water will be provided using pitchers and children will use their personal water containers or cups

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 full kitchen for preparing and heating meals.

Toxins and poisons were made inaccessible to children by way of latched cabinets in a fully enclosed kitchen. Kitchen doors shall remain closed at all times during meal preparation.

Infants bottle and foods shall be properly stored and labeled with child’s names and dates

Refrigeration was provided for breast milk and foods capable of supporting rapid contamination or spoil.

Bottle warmers were observed for warming of bottles

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

There are two infant yards located on the north side of the three yards.

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

The play yards were completely gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

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

Resilient cushioning were found in good repair under all climbing apparatus.

Water pitchers will be available for an outdoor water source. The facility also have water fountains that were made inaccessible due to the covid 19 precautions.

Tents provided shading and benches for resting were available for children’s use

Toddler yard = 2325.66


Infant Yard = 1046.08

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 3371.74 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 44 children

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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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: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 08/06/2021
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Open foods shall be properly labeled and stored

The kitchen was clean in good condition.

Facility shall designate a lactating area upon request, for breast feeding mothers.

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

3 Toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 45 children

7 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 105 children

LPA observed broad based stepping stools for toilets and sinks that were not age appropriate

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

Changing tables were observed within arms reach of sinks

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

DATE: 08/06/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/06/2021
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