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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021245
Report Date: 01/16/2025
Date Signed: 01/16/2025 05:13:31 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

Document Has Been Signed on 01/16/2025 05:13 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:	DREAM KIZ PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021245
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CHA, ERICA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	850 S GRAMERCY PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(213) 820-7782
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90005
CAPACITY: 40	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	01/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Erica Cha		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced random inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Erica Cha. This facility is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 to 6 years old. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8AM to 6:30PM. The following was observed. LPA Lee observed 2 classrooms being used by the facility. There was a total of 11 children with 5 staff members observed. Director stated medications are 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. Parents enter the facility through the front entrance located on Gramercy Pl. Sign in and sign out sheets were observed. LPA observed the 2 classrooms to be safe with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is 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. Isolation area for ill children is the Director's office and staff restroom. Snack and Meal menus was observed in near the front entrance with the other required postings. This facility serves AM snack, Lunch, and Dinner. Facility was advised that all left over food must be discarded in trash cans with a tight fitting lid. The kitchen is located next to the classroom which was observed to be 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2024

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: DREAM KIZ PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021245
	VISIT DATE: 01/16/2025

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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 observed sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the main playground area. There was sufficient cushioning in fall zones of the playground. Water is brought from the classroom when children play outside per Director.

FACILITY RECORDS- All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this visit. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

Incidental Medial Services (IMS). Director stated that prescription medications are administered with a written permission slip with instructions. Medication is stored in the Kitchen. Medications administered can include prescription inhalers and Epi-Pens. Therefore, the facility does offer Incidental Medial Services (IMS). LPA advised the licensee that an amendment to the current plan of operation must be submitted in 30 days. Please refer to Section 101173 and 101226 for further information on regulatory requirements. 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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
There were no deficiencies cited during today’s visit.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Erica Cha, Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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