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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371434
Report Date: 09/05/2024
Date Signed: 09/05/2024 11:48:25 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/05/2024 11:48 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:E-PLEX PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371434
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEE, SUNHWAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6940 BEACH BLVD. UNIT D-212TELEPHONE:
(714) 420-0803
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 105CENSUS: 51DATE:
09/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Sunhwa Lee, CEO and Sara Lee, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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LIcensing Program Analyst (LPA) P Rivas conducted an unannounced case management visit for a decrease in capacity and to add a toddler option program. The facility is requesting to be licensed for 28 toddler option children ages 18 months to 36 months in Monkey Class and 70 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old in Lion class, Koala class, Tiger Class (This is a change from 28 toddler option 18 mo-30 mon and preschool 2 to 6). New lic 200a was provided.
Licensee/CEO Ms. Lee indicated that measurements of 09/11/2020 are still the same , no changes have been made in terms of square footage. However, room designations have been changed as follows;
Lion class is now Monkey Class (toddler option); Koala class is now Tiger class; old Monkey class is now Koala, Tiger class is now Lion Class.

During today's visit LPA conducted a walk through of entire facility. LPA viewed total of 51 preschool children and 7 staff, all classrooms were within ratio. All staff have been fingerprint cleared and associated to facility.
Ms. Lee 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.”


Based on measurements of 09/11/20 Total indoor activity space measured 3688.94 (new Monkey room measurements were 1054.18square feet of the total). which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (98) Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water bottles and LPA observed all hazardous i
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/05/2024
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: E-PLEX PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371434
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/20/24 for 98 children (28 toddler option 18-30 mo and 70 pre 2-6yrs). A new std 850 will be requested to match updated changes in the ages.


LPA observed a total of Toilets: 10 X 15 = 150 children ( 7 stalls and 6 urinals) Sinks: 9 X 15 = 135 children ( includes 3 sinks outdoor yard) . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 98 children. For toddler option Monkey Room LPA viewed Monkey Room and noted two sinks within classroom, one toilet and urinal designated for toddler option room.
The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is cement and wood at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2296.20, which is insufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. There is currently a waiver in place for pre school children to share playground. A new request will be made for toddler option children to share playground with preschool children. Shade is provided via sail shades. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Drinking water is available via water bottles and filter system. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Lee was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For child care 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).



Facility is currently handling medications in office area, refrigerator .IMS plan is on file.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Ms. Lee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Ms. Lee, of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: E-PLEX PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371434
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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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 communication.
Ms. Lee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.


The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
1. Updated fire clearance to reflect corrected ages.
2. Approved playground waiver for toddlers and preschool children.


A notice of site visit was given to Ms. Lee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Ms. Lee

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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