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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495351
Report Date: 01/18/2024
Date Signed: 01/18/2024 02:12:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/18/2024 02:12 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495351
ADMINISTRATOR:	DR AYANNA DAVIS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8376 DUNBARTON AVE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 645-2923
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90045
CAPACITY: 72	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 72	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	01/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:41 AM
MET WITH:	Dr. Ayanna Davis - Principal/Tracey Washington - Site Supervisor		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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On January 18, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Kentwood Early Education Center, located at 8376 Dunbarton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90045 for the purpose of conducting a Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Dr Ayanna Davis (Principal) and Tracey Washington (ECE Director), who provided a tour of the facility. The school is located parallel to Kentwood Elementary School, the school has it's own entrance on Dunbarton Avenue. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 72 children ages 2.5 - 5 years. The operates Monday - Friday / 7:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M;. The school operates under Title 5 and Title 22. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Inspector Saviborvorn of Los Angeles City Fire Department

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2A10BC or larger, last serviced 6/2023

LPA did not observe an operable carbon monoxide detector during todays inspection. Pg. 1

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495351
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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First aid kits were available in each classroom with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, and thermometer.

Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair.

Drinking water will be provided through water fountains inside the classrooms.

The facility had central heating and cooling. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed.

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 without tight fitting lids.

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinets.

Isolation room and restroom for ill children will be the director's office and the staff's restroom

Cots for napping were observed in good repair.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495351
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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Measurements for the indoor activity space were 2338.08 for a total of 66 children, which will not accommodate the applicants requested capacity of 72

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals are provided through the main kitchen at Kentwood Elementary School. Weekly menus were posted for review.

There is a staff lounge which had a refrigerator to store milk for children's snack time. The kitchen was observed to be clean and sanitary

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), glucose monitors (diabetic) and children needing G-tube for feeding. IMS was discussed.

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

7 sinks

6 Toilets and 2 urinal
1 changing table within arms reach of a sink

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495351
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

The play yard was gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

LPA did not observe any climbing apparatus, the yard was covered with grass, wood chips and mulch. Applicant was reminded that the sand box shall be maintained at all times.

Water fountains were readily available for an outdoor water source.

LPA observed sail shades and trees for shading, and benches for resting.

LPA observed to large exposed water valves/controls that posed a safety hazard on the south-side play area, LPA recommended that these be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA also recommended that alerting devices be added to the both exit gates located on the playgrounds.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 10914.24 which will accommodate the required outdoor activity space regulation.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 66 children determined by the indoor activity space measurements and receipt of the recommended corrections (see page 6).

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495351
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: KENTWOOD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495351
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2024

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The representatives were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

An exit interview was conducted and report discussed with Dr. Ayanna Davis (principal) and Tracey Washington (ECE director) .

The following corrections were recommended:

Applicant shall add facility number to all advertisements
Trash cans used for solid waste were observed without tight fitting lids
Carbon monoxide detectors were not observed
LPA observed to large exposed water valves/controls that posed a safety hazard on the south-side play area, LPA recommended that these be made inaccessible to children in care. LPA also recommended that alerting devices be added the both exit gate located on the playgrounds.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2024

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