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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495210
Report Date: 12/21/2022
Date Signed: 12/21/2022 05:01:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/21/2022 05:01 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:	MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495210
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA KIRSCHENSTEIN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2702 VIRGINIA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 230-5010
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90404
CAPACITY: 37	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	12/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:29 PM
MET WITH:	Sean and Maria Kirschenstein - applicants		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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On 12/21/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) made an announced visit to My First Place -Virginia Ave. child care center for the purpose of conducting a change of ownership, pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Sean and Maria Kirshenstein - applicants. The applicants are requesting a pre-school license for 45 children; ages 2 - thru entry into first grade. Applicants also has a pending application for a infant component (197495209).The center has a total of 5 classrooms, three classrooms located down the main corridor at the rear of the building. During todays visit there were a total of 10, LPA observed proper care and supervision and ratio's were maintained. During todays visit the applicant requested an increase in the capacity, per inspector Chris Davis of the Santa Monica fire department an updated fire clearance will be provided. Hours of operation are 7:30 A.M - 6:00 P.M.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger. Last inspected 8/19/2022

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed
First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer
Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2022

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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495210
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2022

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The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last inspected 8/19/2022

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in
First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer
Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair
Drinking water was readily available
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 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
The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children
The facility was equipped with a working telephone
Parents and authorized adults will sign in and out children using the electronic devise “Pro Care” applicant was informed that sign in and sheets must be able to be printed out at the request of the department and retained for 30 days.
The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2022

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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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495210
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2022

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Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1578.52 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 45 preschool children

FOOD SERVICE:
Meals and snacks will be provided by the center. 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 has devised an Incidental Medical Service plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding

RESTROOMS
THERE WERE:
4 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 60 children

7 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 105 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. Faucets delivered cold water.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2022

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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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495210
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2022

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.
The play yard gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.
No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit.
Resilient cushioning and artificial grass were used for cushioning
LPA observed trees for shade and benches for resting.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2333.82 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 31 preschoolers. Applicant is requesting an outdoor waiver to accommodate the outdoors activity space.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 45 children; determined by the indoor activity space.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2022

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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: MY FIRST PLACE - VIRGINIA AVE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495210
	VISIT DATE: 12/21/2022

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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 representatives – Sean and Maria Kirschenstein

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/21/2022

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