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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012292
Report Date: 07/18/2022
Date Signed: 07/18/2022 11:47:29 AM

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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:KINDER PREP PRESCHOOL CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198012292
ADMINISTRATOR:EVELYN GOMEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3208 FLOWER STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 639-4190
CITY:LYNWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90262
CAPACITY: 26TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 17CENSUS: 14DATE:
07/18/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Amber Johnson, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:10 PM
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An unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted on 07/18/2022 at 9:20 AM by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 26. Licensing staff met with Amber Johnson, Director. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. LIC125 was provided and discussed.

At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of fourteen children and a total census of three teachers present (S1, S2, S3). The facility is made up of four classrooms. The Activity Room, where LPA observed teachers and students upon arrival, "Angie's Room" used for 4-5 year olds, Toddler Room for 2-3 year olds, and the Art Room. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed child size tables and chairs, shelves filled with Art materials, Science toys, puzzles, and other age appropriate toys free of lose and sharp parts available for children. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Mats/cots were inspected. Per Director, linens are provided by the facility and washed by the facility weekly. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed drinking fountains in Art Room and large water jug in office. Director states children are able to have access to both. At 9:40 AM, LPA observed Bathroom used by the children for age appropriateness. Sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed three toilets and three sinks available for children.

LPA observed first aid kit is kept in Director's office. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in 06/17/2021. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. At 9:47 AM, LPA observed bleach and other cleaning solutions stored in off limits Kitchen area with operable child safety lock at time of inspection.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2022
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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDER PREP PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012292
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2022
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Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Per Director, food is not prepped on site but delivered to facility from next door.

At 9:50 AM, LPA observed outdoor play area, which is accessible through sliding glass door in the back of facility. Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. LPA observed play structure with stairs and plastic slide, small plastic tables and chairs, large but low climbing structure, swing set, plastic play house, bicycles, and sensory tables available for children in care. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPA Chicote advised Director that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed.

Teacher-child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Sign-in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA.

Staff and Children’s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for adults. CPR card expires on 04/09/2022 for Director. Inspection of required forms made.

Incidental Medical Services:
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

At 10:12am, LPA observed medicines with written prescriptions to be stored in Director's office with operable child safety lock.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2022
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDER PREP PRESCHOOL CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012292
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2022
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The following were discussed with the Director:
Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Smoking is prohibited.
Records for all children and staff must be maintained for three (3) years after separation from the facility.
The Director was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care.

The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. LPA observed disaster drill log conducted on 06/25/2022.

LPA advised Director that all adults 18 years of age and older providing Care & Supervision and/or have continuous presence in the facility shall adhere to a criminal background clearance with the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index Check. LPA informed Director to log onto web site www.ccld.ca.gov to obtain forms and LIVESCAN application.

The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 07/18/2022.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.



Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee (or facility representative), Amber Johnson.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Trevino Cochran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2022
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