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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021207
Report Date: 10/24/2023
Date Signed: 10/24/2023 02:55:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2023 02:55 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:	DOWNEY CHILD CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021207
ADMINISTRATOR:	TILLMAN, ALLISON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	219 SOUTH AVENUE 18		TELEPHONE:	(213) 202-2700
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90031
CAPACITY: 50	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Allison Tillman		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 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 Applicant Representative Allison Tillman, Director, and Lalaunie Maiden, Assistant Director. The applicant has requested to operate a Preschool Program with a capacity of 50 children. The proposed hours of operation will operate from Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Parents will ring the doorbell located at the main entrance of the facility in order to gain access to the facility. A staff member will be present near the entrance to accept children. A parent board with the required postings will be located near the facility's entrance. Licensing Staff was provided a tour of the facility indoors. This facility will have a total of two classrooms: Classroom A and Classroom B. LPA observed the 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. The classrooms were observed to contain storage areas for children's cots. 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 two sinks. All toilets and sinks are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. The restroom stalls designated for children at the facility were observed to have swinging doors that require being held in place. This can cause issues with supervising children while in care. Title 22 Section 101229: No children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Drinking water will be available to children via 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. Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2023

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: DOWNEY CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021207
	VISIT DATE: 10/24/2023

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The isolation area for an ill child will be located next to the staff breakroom. LPA observed the facility to have a room designated for ill children only with direct access to a restroom. There is also a fully equipped first aid kit and a locking medication cabinet located in classroom A.

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 will be off-limits to the children in care.

Licensing staff was guided through the outdoor activity space. The outdoor area was observed to have an upper and lower play area. LPA observed the outdoor area to contain age-appropriate equipment such as bikes, themed play toys, and a water play area. There is adequate shade provided in the outdoor play area via trees. The facility will provide no transportation.

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.

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 Director, lead testing has been conducted at the facility and they are awaiting the results.

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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2023

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: DOWNEY CHILD CARE CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021207
	VISIT DATE: 10/24/2023

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LPA reviewed with the applicant representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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:

Classroom A measured 831.11 sq. ft. divided by 35 sq. ft., which was calculated for 23 children.
Classroom B measured 741.79 sq. ft. divided by 35 sq. ft., which was calculated for 21 children.
Outdoor Space was measured for a total of 5,215.06 sq. ft. divided by 75 sq. ft., which was calculated for 69 children.

The total number of toilets and sinks that will be available to the children will be four toilets and four sinks, which can accommodate 60 children.

The applicant has requested to serve 50 preschool children. Based on the indoor measurements, the facility can accommodate a total capacity of 44 children. At this time, the department is pending receipt of an approved Fire Clearance from the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

The applicant will need to submit proof of corrections for the following items prior to receiving final approval. Correction will be due by 11/15/2023. Once proof of corrections is received by the Department the facility will be licensed to serve 44 preschool children.

The Applicant will need to submit proof of the door removal from each stall designated for children's use.
The Department will need to receive the Fire Clearance approval document from the LA City Fire Department.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/24/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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