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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494987
Report Date: 04/28/2022
Date Signed: 04/28/2022 01:58:27 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:PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197494987
ADMINISTRATOR:GENISE CLARKFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1465 W 243RD STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 980-2287
CITY:HARBOR CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90710
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: DATE:
04/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:02 AM
MET WITH:Edie Smith - RepresentativeTIME COMPLETED:
02:03 PM
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On 4/28/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to President Elementary School for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Edie Smith (VOA Head Start representative) and Genise Clark (site supervisor) who provided a tour of the facility. Day care operations will take place on the elementary school campus in room number 33 adjoining with room 32. The program is a Pre-school Classroom Collaboration (CCP) with Los Angeles Unified School District. LPA advised the representative that the programs shall not commingle. The applicant is requesting a license with a capacity for 20 pre-school children ages 3 – 5 years. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Henry Medina of the LA City Fire Department

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger where present, Last inspected 5/17/2022

Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed in the integrated alarm system

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2022
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: PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494987
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2022
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First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair

Drinking water will be provided by dispenser bottled water

Heating and Cooling was provided by a central heating system.

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

Adequate lighting was observed

The classroom was clean in good repair

Storage for children’s belongings were observed

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

No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
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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: PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494987
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2022
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The center will use the elementary school’s nurse’s office for isolation. A staff shall be made available to escort the child and remain with the child until pick up

The classroom was equipped with a working telephone

Parents and authorized adult will sign in using their original.

The required postings were also posted in this common area.

Children will use mats for napping, Mats were observed in good condition.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 567.63 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 16 children

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches and snacks will be provided by the VOA’s main kitchen. LPA observed a microwave and refrigeration for meal prepping. There was no dishwashing equipment, foods containers and utensils sill be disposable. Center shall devise a plan to make prepping area inaccessible to children in care.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan for children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
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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: PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494987
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2022
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RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

2 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 30 children


2 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 30 children
Toilets and sinks were age appropriate

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Representative was reminded that restrooms shall not be used for storage. Faucets delivered cold water. The center shares the restroom with an adjacent classroom, the program operated in the adjacent class is not a Community Care Licensing regulated program. The applicant shall request a waiver of Title 22, Div. 12, Chapter 1, Article 07. Physical Plant Environmental.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment where observed. The center shall not share toys and equipment with other programs on the campus.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit . LPA recommends that tree benches (made of brick) be padded or monitored at all times.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
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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: PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494987
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2022
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LPA did not observe any climbing apparatus, no resilient cushioning was observed

Water canisters shall be made available for outdoor water source, applicant was advised to turn or make water faucets inaccessible for drinking.

Trees were available for shading, LPA recommends additional shading. LPA observed benches for resting.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 318.52 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 80 children. Applicant shall request a waiver for Title 22, Div. 12, Chapter 1, Article 07. Physical Environment, to share the outdoor activity area with the LAUSD program.

Based on todays inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 16 children determined by the indoor measurements, pending the approval of the waivers.

Also discussed:


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/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
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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: PRESIDENT AVE. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494987
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2022
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Licensee [or facility representative] 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility 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 licensee [facility 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Edie Smith.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2022
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