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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020251
Report Date: 11/10/2022
Date Signed: 11/10/2022 04:08:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/10/2022 04:08 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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:HAPPY BIRCH PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198020251
ADMINISTRATOR:MALI RANDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1423 TAMARIND AVETELEPHONE:
(323) 469-3706
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90028
CAPACITY: 46TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 46CENSUS: 5DATE:
11/10/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Mali Rand and Randee NorwoodTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Green and Enjoli Maewather conducted an unannounced Case Management- Licensee Initiated inspection to evaluate the facility's request to reduce preschool program capacity and add a new toddler option program. Licensing staff met with Lead Teacher Randee Norwood and Director Mali Rand. This facility is located directly next door to Happy Birch Preschool-Tamarind (198019281).

Licensing staff was guided through a tour of the proposed toddler option classroom and outdoor area. This facility consists of 2 classrooms (classroom 1 and classroom 2). The Licensee is requesting to remove classroom 1 from the preschool use and designate for toddler use. No alterations have been made to the exterior or interior of the facility. LPAs observed children during this inspection and obtained census. LPAs observed the toddler classroom area to have a temporary barricade place near the entrance of classroom 1. Per Director, Facility will install a permanent barrier to physically separate from the preschool classroom. There are age-appropriate toys available for children in care. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic-free. LPA observed drinking water available via water cooler with disposable cups available in the classroom. LPAs observed the restroom area to be located between classroom 1 and classroom 2. The restroom was observed to have a child gate placed at the entrance however there is not a separate designated restroom space for Toddlers. There are age-approriate toilets available. There is also a changing table located within arms reach of a sink. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions.

Licensing staff was guided through outdoor space. At this time, the outdoor space is designated for preschoolers use only. Per Director, the facility would like to request a waiver for the toddlers to share the outdoor space with the preschoolers using a staggered play schedule. The outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. There is adequate shade in the outdoor play area.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2022
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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: HAPPY BIRCH PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020251
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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LPA did obtained measurements during this inspection. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. However, in order for the licensee to obtain the toddler option program a waiver must be requested and approved. LPA consulted with the facility representative regarding obtaining a waiver for shared use of the outdoor space and shared use of the restroom area. Licensing staff informed the facility representative that waivers are not automatically granted and will need to be review by the department for final approval. LPA obtained pictures of the outdoor play areas and restroom areas during this inspection.

Upon approval of the waivers, the facility will be licensed to care for 16 toddlers and 30 preschoolers. The total remain capacity will remain at 46 children.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher, Randee Norwood

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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