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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010436
Report Date: 10/05/2021
Date Signed: 10/06/2021 03:19:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/06/2021 03:19 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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010436
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARGARITA ROBAINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2120 ESTRELLA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	2137466900
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90007
CAPACITY: 103	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 16	DATE:	10/05/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:50 AM
MET WITH:	Cynthia Castillo, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:39 PM

NARRATIVE
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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera entered the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection and met with site director Cynthia Castillo who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. At approximately 11:30 AM, LPA Rivera entered the preschool classrooms (room 11 and room 13) to inspect for safety, comfort, cleanliness, and ventilation. Classroom 15 is currently not being utilize due to not having enough children enrolled. During the inspection LPA Rivera observed 16 children present. The following staff were present during this visit: Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3. LPA observed the disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children above the sink cabinet making it inaccessible to children to reach. LPA observed adequate storage such as individual plastic containers with lids for children to store their personal belongings and cubbies for children to store their personal sleeping mats. Bedding items are provided by the parents. LPA observed furniture and equipment in good condition, age appropriate and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed hand washing sink area safe, sanitary and operating properly and floors clean and safe. For ventilation LPA observed a wall AC/heater unit high on the wall making it inaccessible to children to reach and temperature set at 69 degrees. At approximately 10:03 AM LPA reviewed staff files and issued LIC 859 Staff Record Review . Staff #1, #2, and #3 completed during the visit, LIC 9052 Notice of Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. LPA also reviewed children's records and issued LIC 857 Children's Records Review. At approximately 11:46 AM, LPA Rivera entered the restroom and observed 8 toilets and 6 sinks, paper towels, and hand soap dispenser full. LPA observed trash bins with no lids and advised director Cynthia to replace the trash bins with tight fitting lids to discard waste and food.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/05/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/05/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010436
	VISIT DATE: 10/05/2021

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Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed water filtered water pitchers in each classroom with disposable cups. Facility provides meals and LPA observed the kitchen food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents and vermin. LPA observed the monthly menu posted on the entrance bulletin board and advised director to add the food portions for preschoolers.

At approximately 12:03 PM, LPA Rivera inspected the outdoor area for safety, comfort and cleanliness. Due to Monday's (10/4/21) evening rain, LPA observed the absorbent cushion material wet and few water puddles. Director stated children did not play outside due to the outdoor materials still being wet. LPA advised to place a barrier around the AC booster fan to avoid children from placing their fingers inside the vent. The facility was observed to be free of flies, insects and rodents. LPA observed the playground fenced and locked with a padlock key. LPA observed the outdoor playground equipment in safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. All areas around or climbing equipment, slides, are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. LPA observed sail shade triangles in place and provides adequate shade in the yard. LPA observed the playground structures to be age appropriate ages two to five and observed the sandbox area to be covered with a lid.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are present in each classroom and facility, but were not tested as they are hardwired through the building and connected with the pull down fire alarm. LPA observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in each classroom and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and serviced on March 11, 2021. First aid kits are inside each classroom.

At approximately 12:15 PM LPA observed on the bulletin wall the license, Parents Right's, Personal Rights, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, Facility Sketch, LIC 9148 Earthquake Checklist, PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, Drill log, monthly menu and daily schedule. LPA also reviewed the children's roaster and the sign in/out sheets. LPA observed 16 signatures and 16 children present today.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS)

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/ (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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/05/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/05/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010436
	VISIT DATE: 10/05/2021

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Criminal Record Statement

Facility representative Cynthia Castillo 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 observed directors Cynthia incorrect Health and Safety certification, and provided link https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider1/

LPA did not observe AB 1207 child abuse certifications and advised for staff and director to complete the certification and that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

LPA Rivera provided technical violations for incorrect Health and Safety certification, Step 2 orientation certification for Director Cynthia missing and not having the required AB 1207 child abuse certifications for staff and director, not having tight fitting lids on the trash bins and to place a barrier around the AC booster fan to avoid children placing their fingers. Director Cynthia has been given two weeks due date 10/22/21 to provide the required certifications, tight fitting lids on trash bins and a barrier around the AC booster fan.

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/inspection-process.

Notice of Site Visit

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit Interview

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director Cynthia Castillo.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/05/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/05/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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