198020306-11-13-2023-33-CC-CGRN-CXJV45-20231113150546

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020306
Report Date: 11/13/2023
Date Signed: 11/13/2023 03:05:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/13/2023 03:05 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:	JEMS PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020306
ADMINISTRATOR:	DVONYE KORF		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4640 HOLLYWOOD BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(323) 660-5177
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90027
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	11/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:25 PM
MET WITH:	Dvonye Korf		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green conducted an unannounced case management licensee-initiated inspection. Licensing staff met with Director, Dvonye Korf. This facility is currently licensed as a preschool program with a capacity of 24 children. The licensee has requested to reduce the preschool capacity to 12 preschoolers and add a new toddler option program with a capacity of 12 serving ages 18 to 36 months. The facility hours of operation for the preschool program are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4pm. The facility is located on Hollywood Blvd. There is designated parking space located in the front of the facility accessible during drop off and pick up times. LPA observed the facility to have a security guard position near the entrance. Parents and visitors will notify the security guard of their arrival prior to being allowed entry. LPA was provided a tour of the facility’s licensed areas. There are 2 classrooms within the facility: Classroom 1 and Classroom 2. The licensee is requesting to remove Classroom 1 to convert into a new Toddler Option classroom. Both classrooms were observed to each have their own separate entrance accessible from the hallway. During the tour, LPA observed 3 napping children with one staff in classroom 1. There were 3 napping children with one staff in classroom 2. The facility was observed to be operating within its licensed capacity. There is a restroom located between both classroom that contained 2 toilets and 2 sinks. There is a changing table located within arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed the restroom to have a door leading to each classroom. LPA consulted with director regarding the toddler program having its own designated bathroom space. Per the Director, staff will ensure that the two programs are kept separate during bathroom use by checking the bathroom prior to use and closing the door to the other classroom to maintain separate space. Director understands that the toddlers must be escorted to and from the restroom by designated staff at all times.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2023

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: JEMS PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020306
	VISIT DATE: 11/13/2023

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The proposed toddler option classroom, Classroom 1, was observed to contain age-appropriate tables and chairs, toys, and activities. The outdoor play area was observed to be located at the rear of the building. The outdoor play area is currently designated for preschoolers use. LPA consulted with the director regarding creating separate outdoor area for toddler use only. LPA obtained measurements of the proposed designated toddler outdoor area. All outdoor equipment was observed to be in good condition. The outdoor activity space surface was observed to be maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There is adequate shade available outdoors via canopies. LPA observed cushioning material available around and/or under climbing equipment to absorb a fall.

During this inspection, LPA obtained indoor measurements of classroom 1 and the proposed designated outdoor space for toddlers. The total Toddler indoor activity space equals 461.15 sq. ft. which can accommodate the licensee requested capacity. The total proposed outdoor space to be designated for the toddlers measured to 952 sq. ft. which can accommodate for toddler requested capacity.

The licensee must submit proof of correction for the following item before receiving final approval. Correction will be due by 12/01/2023. Once proof of correction is received, the facility license will be updated to reflect serving 12 toddlers and 12 preschool children with the overall capacity remaining at 24 children.
• The licensee will submit proof of the designated outdoor activity space separation for the toddler program.

Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Dvonye Korf.

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/13/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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