198020840-10-3-2023-33-CC-MJAA-CW9S29-20231003132910

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020840
Report Date: 10/03/2023
Date Signed: 10/03/2023 01:29:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/03/2023 01:29 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:	RIVER EAST SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020840
ADMINISTRATOR:	JEFF VOORHESS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4316 LA CLEDE AVE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 945-5666
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90039
CAPACITY: 30	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	10/03/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:40 AM
MET WITH:	Joshua Goldman, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 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	On October 3, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director, Joshua Goldman and licensee, Dina Goldman Voorhees who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program. The facility operates Monday - Thursday 8:30AM to 4PM and Friday 8:30AM to 3PM. LPA observed 25 children in care. Per director there are 30 children enrolled. The following classrooms were inspected: Front Classroom: 8 children with 2 teachers; Middle Classroom: 7 children with 2 teachers and Outdoor Classroom: 10 children with 3 teachers. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. The classroom furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. The facility provides all meals and filtered water to children in care. The meals are prepared at the facility and the water comes from a filtered faucet, water dispensers and a water delivery company. The facility did not have their water tested for lead as the building is new and was constructed in 2020. The kitchen was observed to be clean and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be stored away from the food.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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: RIVER EAST SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020840
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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LPA observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 07/26/23.

Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

Brightwheel is used to sign in and out. LPA reviewed staff records, staff files were complete.

Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. The Director and staff do currently have immunization documentation.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

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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: RIVER EAST SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020840
	VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023

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(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

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to director.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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