198021164-11-13-2023-33-CC-CGRN-CXJSJA-20231113125451

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021164
Report Date: 11/13/2023
Date Signed: 11/13/2023 12:55:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/13/2023 12:55 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:	KIDSBEL,INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021164
ADMINISTRATOR:	SO YOUNG AHN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	609 S WESTMORELAND AVE		TELEPHONE:	(213) 785-1158
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90005
CAPACITY: 38	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 38	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	11/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	SoYoung Ahn		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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) Crystal Green conducted an announced pre-licensing site inspection today to inspect and measure the facility for capacity determination. Licensing staff met with the Applicant Representative/ Director, SoYoung Ahn. This is a two-story building accessible from S. Westmoreland Ave. The facility is currently licensed as Kidsbel (198017614), with a capacity of 20 preschool children. The applicant, Kidsbel Inc, has requested a Change of Ownership to operate the Preschool Program with a capacity of 20 children. The proposed hours of operation will operate from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Licensing Staff was provided a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed a door on the right side of the building leading to the second floor. Per the Director, there is an after-school heritage program that operates on the second floor of the building. The entrance door was observed locked and inaccessible during this inspection. Per the Director, no children enrolled in the preschool program are allowed access to the second floor. During this inspection, LPA confirmed that the program is licensed-exempted and registered to operate as Kidsbel under the California Department of Education- Heritage Schools. This facility will have a total of three classrooms: Bumble Bee, Honey (naptime room), and the Champ classrooms. In addition to the classrooms, children will have a circle time area that will be located near the entrance of the facility. LPA observed the facility operating. There were six children with one teacher in the Bumble Bee classroom. LPA observed the Bumble Bee and the Champ classrooms to contain age-appropriate tables and chairs. Both classrooms have shelves containing toys, which were observed to be accessible to the children. Individual storage space for the children was observed located within each classroom. LPA observed the Honey classroom to have an open area.

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: KIDSBEL,INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021164
	VISIT DATE: 11/13/2023

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The children’s restrooms will be located in the main hallway of the facility. LPA observed the children to have access to 2 separate restrooms, each containing two toilets and one sink. All toilets and sinks are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. Drinking water will be available to children via filtered water from an igloo container, which will be located in each classroom. Children will also have their personal drinking containers. There are smoke detectors and fire extinguishers located throughout the premises. The isolation area for an ill child will be located between the Honey and the Champ classroom. The small area is accessible from each classroom; however, if a child becomes ill, this area will be utilized as an ill-isolation room.

This facility will provide AM/PM snacks and Lunch. Food will be prepared at the facility and brought into the classrooms. This facility has a full kitchen located on the premises. LPA observed the kitchen to contain a fridge, stove, and a pantry area. Per the Director, the kitchen door will remain closed during operating hours and inaccessible to the children in care.

Licensing staff was guided through the outdoor activity space. The existing licensee has an approved outdoor waiver on file to allow a staggered play schedule for the outdoor areas. There are two separate Outdoor play areas: Playground A, which is the main playground area located in the front of the facility, and Playground B- a playground area located in the rear of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor area to contain age-appropriate equipment such as a climbing play structure, themed activity, and play toys. LPA observed within the main climbing structure located in Playground A to have material that is eroding and in need of replacement. There is adequate shade provided in the outdoor play area via shade canopies. The facility will not provide transportation to preschool children.

Applicants was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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

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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: KIDSBEL,INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021164
	VISIT DATE: 11/13/2023

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For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Per the Director, lead testing has been conducted under the existing licensee. LPA was provided copies of the Lead testing results dated 09/26/2023, and the facility is in compliance with the requirement.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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
Applicant Representatives were 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.

Measurements were obtained during this inspection:
The total indoor activity space measured 1342.46 sq. ft., which can accommodate the applicant’s requested capacity. The total outdoor activity space measured 1716. 06 sq. ft., which can accommodate 22 children. Playground A measured for 14 children, and Playground B measured for 8 children. The total number of toilets and sinks that will be available to the children will be four toilets and two sinks, which can accommodate 30 children.

The applicant has requested to serve 20 preschool children. Based on the indoor measurements, the facility can accommodate a total capacity of 20 children.

The applicant must submit proof of correction for the following item before receiving final approval. Correction will be due by 12/01/2023.
• The Applicant will need to submit proof of the material replacement for the climbing structure located in Playground A.

An exit interview was conducted with the Applicant Representative, and a signed copy of this report was provided.

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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