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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020854
Report Date: 10/21/2024
Date Signed: 10/24/2024 12:28:56 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2024 12:28 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:	ST JAMES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020854
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ALVARADO, ERIKA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	625 S. ST ANDREWS PL		TELEPHONE:	(213) 382-2315
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90005
CAPACITY: 28	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	10/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Erika Alvarado		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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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 lInspection. LPA met with Erika Alvardo, Site Supervisor, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. During the inspection there were 27 napping children present in 1 classrooms with 2 staff members including the supervisor. Hours of operation for this facility is Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. After 3:00PM some of the children are picked up by parents while some stay until 5:00PM. Children are brought in through a side gate in front of the facility by parents. Sign in sheets were observed outside in front the classroom. Students have access to the classroom, restroom and outdoor play area. The facility does not provide transportation, children are dropped off and picked up by their parents. Furniture and equipment are safe and in good repair. There is telephone service in each classroom, heating, lighting and ventilation available at the facility. The school nurses office has been designated as the isolation room and the restroom in the nurse's office has been designated for use of ill children. The children take naps on top of mats provided by the facility and blankets brought from home. There is a washer and dryer within the facility so laundry for napping materials is cleand by the facility staff. Drinking water is available indoors and outdoors. The facility refills children's personal water bottles with a water dispenser. Restrooms used were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. The classroom was observed to have 2 toilets and 1 sink. Since the supplemental lunch is optional for children and is catered there was no kitchen to inspect. The children do eat morning and afternoon snacks which are brought from home by the children's parents. Lunch can either be brought by parents or purchased by fresh luches who delivers food to the facility everyday. . Cleaning compounds and sharp items are inaccessible. Containers used to discard food are to have tight fitting lids at all times.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024

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: ST JAMES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020854
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2024

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Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The play area has benches with umbrellas as well as a shade sails to provide shade. 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, slides, and other equipment are cushioned with material (turf). The play area is fully fenced.

A review of records was conducted for staff and children in care.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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.

REMINDER: Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearance prior to initial presence will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more.

LPA advised how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

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

Exit interview was conducted with Site supervisor Erika Alvarado, Appeal Rights discussed and explained. .

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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