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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495126
Report Date: 09/21/2022
Date Signed: 10/26/2022 02:30:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/26/2022 02:30 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495126
ADMINISTRATOR:	MIRIAM KERAMATI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9329 LINCOLN BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(310) 568-2743
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90045
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:19 AM
MET WITH:	LaShawnda Keys		TIME COMPLETED:	02:59 PM

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*** This is an amended report of a previous visit conducted on 9/21/2022, amendments were made pages 1, 3 and 4 to remove recorded information pertaining to classroom room 1 (in the north side structure) from the considered capacity****** On 9/21/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to First Flight By La Petite preschool for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with director LaShawnda Keys who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 48 preschoolers, ages 3 years – until entry into first grade. There are 2 classrooms dedicated to the preschool program; rooms 2 and 3 on the north side of the play yard. Applicant has a pending infant/toddler application (197495125). There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Inspector Sivaborvon of the L.A. City Fire Department Institutions Unit

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers of 2AB10C or larger were observed, last inspected 7/5/2021, Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the classrooms

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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: FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495126
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water pitchers and disposable cups

The facility has central heating and cooling.

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

Adequate lighting was observed

The classrooms were clean in good repair

Trash cans used for solid waste with tight fitting lids were not observed.

LPA observed a fireplace in the lobby with a barricading mesh gate, no 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

The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children

The facility was equipped with a working telephones inside classrooms and front office.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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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: FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495126
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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First aid kits were not available at the time of the visit, LPA did observe emergency back packs

Parents and authorized adults will sign in and out children using the electronic devise. Director was informed that attendance records shall be retained for one month and available for review by the department.

The required postings were posted in the lobby, parents will bring children in through to be signed in or out.

Cots were observed in good condition for napping.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1829.81 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 52 preschool children as a total. Individual classroom capacity was a determining factor in regard to the approved capacity,

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches and snacks will be provided by the school. Weekly menus were posted for review. Children will eat in their classrooms.
LPA observed a full kitchen that was inaccessible to children in care, the kitchen was clean refrigeration and storage for foods were observed.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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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: FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495126
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

6 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 90 children

4 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 60 children

Toilets and sinks were age appropriate, in operable condition

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 good condition.

The play yard gated with a 4 feet or higher gate.

In the garden, applicant shall make all protruding piping, meters and sprinkler control inaccessible to children.

Resilient cushioning was observed under all climbing apparatus

Water pitchers was available for an outdoor water source

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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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: FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495126
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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LPA observed trees, awnings and shade tents for shade. Benches were not observed for resting. Applicant shall provide benches in the play yard

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 10662.01 divided by 75 sq. for a total of 142 preschool children

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 48 preschool children, determined by the requested capacity.

And pending the following corrections:

First aid kits were not available at the time of the visit

Trash cans used for solid waste with tight fitting lids were not observed.

Applicant shall make nooks in room 2 section 2 and in room 3 section 1

In the garden, applicant shall make all protruding piping, meters and sprinkler control inaccessible to children.

Benches were not observed for resting.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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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: FIRST FLIGHT BY LA PETITE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495126
	VISIT DATE: 09/21/2022

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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 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 facility representative LaShawnda Keys

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/21/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/21/2022

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