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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495443
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/05/2025 03:26:10 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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495443
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MAKHALIA CAUSEY		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	3754 DUNN DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(424) 298-8658
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90034
CAPACITY: 130	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 51	CENSUS: 47	DATE:	02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:20 AM
MET WITH:	Makahaila Causey (director)		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:42 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 2/5/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Village Tree Preschool for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing (one license conversion) inspection. The facility is located at 3754 Dunn Dr., Los Angeles, CA. 90034 on the premises of First Lutheran Church. LPA met with Makhalia Causey (director) who provided a tour of the facility. Also present was Hazel Gopilan and Cindy Contreras (representatives). The applicant is requesting to decrease the preschool capacity to 89 children ages, 2 - 5.5 years, increase the toddler to 33 (adding an additional 12 toddler children), ages 18 - 36 months and add an infant component with 8 infants ages 8 weeks - 24 months, for a total capacity of 130 children. Rooms 1-3 will be dedicated to preschool activities, rooms 4 and 6 for toddlers and room 5 for infant activities. Day care operations are conducted Monday – Friday; 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance conducted on 10/16/24 by inspector Sivaborvorn of the L.A. City Fire department.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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: VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495443
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 9/2/2021. Emergency Drill last conducted 1/23/2025.

Operable carbon monoxide detectors were observed, the center has an integrated fire alarm system.

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

Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. Toys for infants promoted auditory stimulation, visual stimulation, tactile stimulation and manipulative skills.

Cots were observed for napping, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked. The center has 8 cribs for children that are unable to sleep on a cot. There were no drop down sides on the crib or other hazardous conditions observed. LPA observed two cribs with evacuation wheel located outside of the napping area with a partition separating the area from the entry area. The director was informed that infant shall be observed at all times while napping and check every 15 minutes or less for signs of any distress, the visual checks shall be logged and kept on file.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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: VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495443
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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Cubbies or backpack hooks were observed for children’s belongings.

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water faucets .

The facility has central heating and cooling.

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

Adequate lighting was observed.

Cameras were observed in the classrooms and outdoors area. Applicant states that the camera holds at least two months of footage. Applicant was informed that footage should made readily available upon request by any representative of the licensing department.

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 in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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: VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495443
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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The director's office and restroom shall be used for an isolation area for ill children. The director was informed that a mat and a crib shall be readily available in this area for ill children and infants.

The facility was equipped with working telephones in each classroom.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures.

The required postings were also posted, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 5356.03 square feet, which will accommodate the applicant’s request.

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals will be provided by parents, and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus were posted for review.

LPA observed a prepping area, with a sink, storage for foods and refrigerator, the refrigerators in the prepping area and infant room were in need of a thermometer. Foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods. No insects or vermin spotting were observed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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: VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495443
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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Children are served meals in their classroom, there were 4 low based high chairs and low based tables and chairs for infants and toddlers

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

RESTROOMS

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11 sinks and 10 toilets available for children use. Potty chairs will be used for rooms 5 and 6 there shall be 1 potty chair per every 5 children. LPA observed 3 potty chairs for children's use and 2 changing tables within arms reach of a changing table.

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 fair condition. Grass and cushioning were observed in fair condition

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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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: VILLAGE TREE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495443
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025

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

Water was readily available for an outdoor water source; children use their personal water bottles for drinking.

LPA observed sail shades for shade and benches or chairs for resting.

LPA advised the roots from the tree on the toddler yard shall be maintained as not to cause a tripping hazard and the privacy net on the infant yard be lowered to avoid small animals from entering this area.

The center shall request a waiver to share the infant yard with the toddlers to accommodate the toddler's request indoor capacity.

Measurements for the combined outdoor activity areas were 25144.42, which will accommodate the requested capacity.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 130 children determined by the requested capacity.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Makhaila Causey (director)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025

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