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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198019411
Report Date: 03/25/2025
Date Signed: 03/25/2025 02:40:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/25/2025 02:40 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	KENMORE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198019411
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LINDA R. SON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	400 N. KENMORE AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 669-2829
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90004
CAPACITY: 29	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	03/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Linda Son		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Linda Son who provided a tour of the facility. During the inspection LPA Lee observed a total of 8 children in care with The Director and 1 other staff member. The facility hours are Monday- Friday 7:00AM till 5:30PM. This is a two story building. The upper level has a different address 402 N. Kenmore Ave. There is a Iron gate to prevent children from going to the upper level. The only time children are in the area is when parents drop off and pick up their children. Parents come into the facility to drop off their children and sign them in and out. LPA observed the sign in/out sheets. Facility is divided into three areas that serve as classrooms. Yellow room, Big bird Room, Elmo Room. Furniture, equipment, and supplies are age appropriate and in good repair. Wood Flooring is clean. There are two wall Air conditioner units. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the facility. Fire/emergency drill was last conducted on 03/21/2025 per drill log in the Director's office. Facility has phone service. Cubbies are available for storage for children's belongings. The yellow room is used as the isolation area as this room is not being used as a classroom. The yellow room is adjacent to the directors office a cot will be in the room if needed. Ill children will use the staff bathroom. First aid kit is located inside the Director's office. The outside play area is located in the front yard of the property. LPA observed adequate shade, age appropriate toys and equipment, and cushioned areas (sand) for monkey gym and slide area. Licensee stated the water jugs are taken outside when the children use the outdoor play area.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seung Lee
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KENMORE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198019411
	VISIT DATE: 03/25/2025

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LPA Lee reviewed the files for staff and children in care during the inspection. CPR for Director expires 02/2026. LPA observed that in each classroom, there is a pitcher of water/cups. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature was also tested and observed to be cold. The children's restroom are located in the Elmo room with total amount of three toilets and three sinks. There is an adequate supply of toilet paper, paper towel, and dispensable soap. For those children who cannot reach the toilet/sink a step stool is available. Staff have their own restroom in the hallway located in between the Big Bird room and Elmo Room. All cleaning products are stored the kitchen area and are inaccessible to children. All Trash containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, have a tight fitting cover and are in good repair.
Napping cots were inspected for good repair and cleanliness. Each child have their own linen/blanket. Parents take the linens/Blankets home every Friday to have them washed bringing them back on Monday. The facility also keeps extra blankets and linens on hand. The facility have a washer and dryer to wash linens or clothing if need be. LPA Lee observed a full kitchen with a full size refrigerator, stove, a microwave oven, sink with hot and cold running water. Breakfast, Lunch and 2 Snacks is provided by the facility.

Medication: Facility administers prescription and over the counter medication. All medication is stored in the kitchen. 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

No deficiencies were observed during the inspection at this time.

The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars.

Exit interview conducted with Director Linda Son. Appeal rights discussed and explained.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seung Lee
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/25/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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