198020576-8-1-2022-33-CC-JMOA-CGVST5-20220801140859

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020576
Report Date: 08/01/2022
Date Signed: 08/01/2022 02:09:08 PM

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	BELL TOWER SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020576
ADMINISTRATOR:	CRISTINA A. SPIK		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5561 HUNTINGTON DR N.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 576-2086
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90032
CAPACITY: 96	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 92	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Cristina Spik		TIME COMPLETED:	02:25 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) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cristina Spik. This is a preschool age program licensed for 96 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Per the Director there are 92 children enrolled. Covid Precautionary Measures are being conducted at the main entrance of the facility. At approximately 10:45 AM LPA Mora began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. There were no children present during this inspection. The facility is on a summer break before the new school year. LPA observed required forms to be posted on the Parent Board located near entrance of facility. LPA observed the following: Facility License, Snack Menus, LIC 613A Personal Rights, PUB 269 Child Car Seat Poster, PUB 369 Notification of Parent's Rights, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan. LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills were reviewed, last drill was 05/03/22. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All surfaces and materials accessible to children, including toys, are toxic free. All toilets are in safe, sanitary operating conditions, and in good repair. The edges around the sinks are noticeably lifting and very rusted. All classroom floors were observed to be safe and clean. At this time, the Private Room is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE*

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2022

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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BELL TOWER SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020576
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2022

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The facility provides AM snack and PM snacks. The facility participates in a hot lunch program, Child Nutrition Express, participation of parents is voluntary. Children who do not participate being their own lunches. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slings or slides have a rubber cushioning that absorb a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Transportation services are not provided at this facility. Sign in and out sheets were not reviewed due to there being no children present.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that the following are present: LIC 613A Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency form, LIC 701 Physician’s Report, LIC 995 Notification of Parent’s Rights, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment and Immunization Record.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2022

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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 CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BELL TOWER SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020576
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2022

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Per Director, there are no children on medications. 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

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/process.

Director 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.

There were no deficiencies given during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Cristina Spik.

*END OF REPORT

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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