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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371628
Report Date: 08/02/2023
Date Signed: 08/02/2023 01:44:24 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOO		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371628
ADMINISTRATOR:	GRAGG, FRITZI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3731 CERRITOS AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(714) 236-3800
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92804
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:05 PM
MET WITH:	Applicant		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 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	Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an announced on site pre-licensing inspection at this childcare center for the purpose of operating a preschool program at this site. LPA met with the applicant, Supervisor, Preschool and Childcare Programs of Savanna School District, Fredrika (Fritzi Gragg) and Site Supervisor, Kelsey Bertch. There are two classrooms (Room # 5 and 6) have been designated for preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old. The preschool program is located on the ground of Savanna School District, Cerrtitos Elementary School. All the staff are employees of Savanna Unified School district. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for 48 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old in rooms # 5 and 6, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. The facility runs a full time program. Parents sign in and out manually at the entrance of the building. Upon arrival each child has an health evaluation along with hand washing before they participate in the activities. Isolation area is the Nurse's office, located at the corner of the main school office. A staff person will take the child to the Nurse's office and stays with the sick child until the parent picks up the sick child/ren. There is staff bathroom close to the Nurse's office to be used for sick child/ren temporarily. LPA discussed the posting requirements including, but limited to, the following: · Facility License in public area (101160) · Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) Continued on page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023

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 CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOO	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371628
	VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023

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· Earthquake Preparedness Check List (LIC 9148)
· Parents’ Rights Poster (PUB 393)
· Menus / Activity Schedule
· Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Type A deficiencies / Plan of Corrections of Type A deficiencies
· Granted Waivers (available for review)
· Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) & COVID Posters.
Safe sleep posters / SIDS

The following was observed in two classrooms:
Age appropriate furniture and equipment’s
Toys, tactile equipment's
Rooms are well lighted with ventilation.
There is sufficient open area for the child to move.
Storage cubbies are arranged to store personal belongings
Flooring is wood.
Morning and afternoon snacks, and lunches are provided by the facility.
Water is provided in the children's water containers with their names on them. The facility refills the water for children if needed.
Children sleep on cots. Beddings are provided by the facility and washed at the facility on a weekly basis. Blankets are provided by parents and are kept individually for children.
LPA measured the assigned rooms for preschool:
Room # 5 is: 847.30 square feet
Room # 6 is: 847.30 square feet
Total indoor space measurements for both classrooms are: 1694.60 square feet divided by 35 square feet- 48.42 (48 children).
Total sinks: 4 X 15= 60 children
Total toilet: 42 X 15 = -60 children
The facility will request a waiver to share the restrooms with elementary children. There are 2 toilets,
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023

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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOO	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371628
	VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023

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2 sinks, and 2 urinals in the boys' bathroom and there are 4 toilets, and 2 sinks in the girls' bathroom. The facility needs 4 toilets and 4 sinks to cover the requested capacity for 48 children.
Outdoor activity space is the playground for TK and Kindergarten children of this school site which will be shared. A waiver request will be sent to our office.
Outdoor space for preschool children is fully enclosed by an appropriate fencing, Outdoor activity space is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment, and outdoor activity toys. The area is covered with adequate of cushioning. There is a high play structure on the outdoor activity space for preschool children with slide. There are swings on the playground too. There are adequate cushioning (foam) around and under the falling zones. Shade is provided by trees and shade structure.
Fire clearance received from Orange County Fire Authority approving the requested capacity of 48 preschool children in rooms 7 and 8.
The Site Supervisor, Kelsey Bertch is current on the required Immunization/Mandated Child abuse reporting training. Her EMSA Pediatric CPR/ First training certificate expires 12/11/2023. She is also has current with Preventive Health and Safety training.
Following items were discussed at the time of Exit interview.
The facility representative, Fritzi Gragg 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 IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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. The plan was submitted to LPA during inspection.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023

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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOO	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371628
	VISIT DATE: 08/02/2023

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

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 license 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. The facility representative 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.

Based on today’s indoor and outdoor measurements, the sinks and toilets availability, the request of the facility for 48 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old in rooms 7 and 8 will be final reviewed and discussed with management in the Regional Office and after receiving the following corrections. The facility will be notified if any additional information is required. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Fritzi Gragg

1- Cots for napping children
2- Waiver request for sharing playground and restrooms. Please send waiver request letters including the outdoor scheduling, LIC 500, LIC 999, photo of the playground and restroom with posting signs on the stalls and sinks.
3-Securing tall shelf/book shelf in rooms 5 and 6.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/02/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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