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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021245
Report Date: 02/08/2024
Date Signed: 02/08/2024 11:40:40 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/08/2024 11:40 AM - 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:DREAM KIZ PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198021245
ADMINISTRATOR:CHA, ERICAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:850 S GRAMERCY PLACETELEPHONE:
(213) 820-7782
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90005
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: DATE:
02/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Erica ChaTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On 2/08/2024 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Crystal Green and Seung Lee conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Erica Cha. The Applicant, Pinocchio Child Care Center, Inc., has requested to be licensed for 40 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Erica Cha that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Erica Cha stated that they will be stored in a cabinet located with Director’s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in within the classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located throughout the facility. All required licensing documents were observed posted next to the main entrance to the facility. Children will be signed in and out at the main entrance.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. This preschool program will have two classrooms: Classroom 1 and Classroom 2. Total indoor activity space measured 1822.96 square footage, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 40 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water will be available in the classrooms via water dispenser with disposable cup. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 1/24/2024 by the LA City Fire Department.

LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 40 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff restroom.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/08/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DREAM KIZ PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021245
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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Facility will provide AM/PM snacks and lunch. There is a fully functioning kitchen located on the premises which will be used to prepare food on site. The kitchen is located next to the classroom which will be maintained inaccessible to the children via closed door only staff will be allowed to have access to. The kitchen area currently includes refrigerator, sink, stove, oven, microwave, food prep countertop. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.

The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is made of wrought iron which was observed to be at least four feet high. LPA obtained measurements of the designated area which calculated to be 957.63 square footage which can accommodate 12 children at one time. A playground waiver to share at different times due to the limited outdoor space shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via canopy. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the main playground area. There is sufficient cushioning in fall zones of the playground. Drinking water will be available via water dispenser. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative, Erica Cha, was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

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).

Applicant representative 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: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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: DREAM KIZ PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021245
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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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 Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.

No corrections are needed. A license for 40 children will be granted upon a final file review and approval of the outdoor waiver request.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Erica Cha.



SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Green
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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