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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495069
Report Date: 07/06/2022
Date Signed: 07/06/2022 05:12:24 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:MAOR ACADEMY LAFACILITY NUMBER:
197495069
ADMINISTRATOR:MIRA SHUCHATOWITZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5464-5470 WASHINGTON BLVDTELEPHONE:
(323) 366-0334
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90016
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/06/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:23 PM
MET WITH:Sara R'Bibo- Applicant / Mira Shuchatowitz- site supervisorTIME COMPLETED:
02:24 PM
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On 7/6/2022 at 12:31 P.M. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chandler made an announced visit to Maor Academy LA for the purpose of conducting a pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Sara R'Bibo- Applicant / Mira Shuchatowitz - site supervisor who provided a tour of the center. The applicant is requesting a preschool program for 24 preschoolers, ages 2 thru 5 years of age, and a toddler option with a capacity of 12 toddlers ages 18-24 months. The preschool classes are located across from the schools parking lot. Children and parents shall enter the center through the play yard entry doors, unless there is a late drop of than parents must be buzzed in through front door. Operational days and hours are; Monday -Thursday,7:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M.; Friday 7:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. The center provides inclusive care and supervision to children with developmental disabilities .There is an approved fire clearance for a capacity or 72 conducted by Harold Woods of the L.A. City Fire Department
he following was observed of the:
INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspection 06/8/2022
Carbon monoxide detectors were observed classrooms through out the building
First aid kit(s) were observed with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments and thermometer
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/06/2022
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: MAOR ACADEMY LA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495069
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2022
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Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good repair
Drinking water will be provided by filtered pitchers of water, inside and outdoors.
Central heating and cooling was observed, windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris
Adequate lighting was observed
Classrooms were clean, in good repair
Adequate amounts of storage for children’s belongings were observed
Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids
Fireplaces and open face heaters were not present
Locked storages rooms for disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were observed.
The applicant will use an off limits break out-room and the staff restroom for isolation of ill children
The classroom 1 is equipped with a working telephone
Parents or authorized adults and staff will sign children in and out using their original signatures
Parent boards were observed in each classroom, the director was advised to have these board moved to a more prominent area for parents and visitors viewing. Required postings were observed
An adequate amount of mats in good repair were observed for napping.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1084.38 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 30 preschool children,
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
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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: MAOR ACADEMY LA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495069
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2022
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Individual classroom capacity were:
  • Room 1 = 18 children
  • Room 2 (adjoining class) = 12 children

FOOD SERVICE:

Parents shall provide meals for children with an option to purchase pre-packaged meals. Applicant will provide morning and afternoon snacks. Applicant shall make preparation for alternate meals for children with allergies and have enough food on hand for children to have full day meals or half day snacks.
The center has a kitchen for preparing, heating and refrigeration of foods.
LPA did not observe any contaminated foods in this area.
Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and Gastronomy (children needing G-tube feeding).
The kitchen was clean, in good condition
RESTROOMS
THERE WERE:
3 toilets = 1 toilets per 15 children for a total of 45 children. Toilets in room 2 were age appropriate, the restroom out side of room toilets and sinks were standard in size with broad based stools to assist children in using these fixtures
4 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 60 preschool children
LPA observed a changing table was observed with in reach of a sink.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
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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: MAOR ACADEMY LA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495069
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2022
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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 on in the outdoor activity space in good repair.
The play yard was fully gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.
Resilient cushioning was found to be in good repair under all climbing apparatus. Climbing apparatus was designed for children 2-5, per manufacturers labeling on the preschool yard. Applicant plans to request a waiver for to share the school-age yard, which has one age appropriate climbing structure and and one multi-aged structure ages 2-12
Filtered water pitchers were available for an outdoor water source
awnings and tents provided shade and benches were observed for resting resting areas.
tree area was calculated in outdoor measurements as a sensory area.
No hazardous conditions were observed during todays visit.

Measurements for the out door area were:
1415.70 divided by 75 sq. ft.= 18 children
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
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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: MAOR ACADEMY LA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495069
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2022
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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.

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 or facility representative Mira Shuchatowitz .

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia EscobedoTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3044
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda ChandlerTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3068
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2022
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